Health Care Assistant
About The Position
The Health Care Assistant provides personal care and habilitation services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, primarily in individualized support settings (ISS). The role assists individuals with Activities of Daily Living and implements individualized habilitation programs, training, and active treatment established by each consumer’s treatment team. Services support skill development and provide 24-hour protective oversight and supervision. The HCA maintains clients’ personal care, health, and hygiene; carries out prescribed services and treatment or behavior plans; and supports clients in meeting daily goals and objectives. The role also requires accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record, maintaining client safety and well-being on and off site, completing assigned shift duties, transporting clients in company vehicles, and assisting with the training of new employees. The employee attends mandated professional trainings and complies with Valley policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Mandt certifications, and other required trainings.
- Ability to comply with Clients’ Rights.
- Ability to comply with Valley and division departmental safety procedures.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to use email and document services in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with the intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) population or a behavioral health background.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including grooming, toileting, changing, dressing, and nutrition, according to client needs.
- Monitor and maintain clients’ health, personal care, and hygiene, and report changes as appropriate.
- Complete required documentation accurately, appropriately, and on time in the Electronic Medical Record, including progress notes, task analysis forms, behavior tracking forms, and DD forms.
- Perform predetermined services according to doctors’ orders.
- Maintain the safety, health, and well-being of clients on and off site.
- Implement treatment and behavior plans in compliance with Valley and state guidelines.
- Engage clients in active treatment to help them achieve daily goals and objectives.
- Complete assigned duties within the specified timeframe or scheduled shift, including shower schedules, dressing and changing, meal plans and schedules, shift reports, cleaning schedules, work orders, and incident reporting.
- Notify supervisors of items clients need and report incidents to supervisors.
- Accompany clients to scheduled doctor appointments and activities in the community, and complete van runs using only a company vehicle.
- Complete van logs and follow van procedures.
- Monitor, maintain, and use equipment and supplies appropriately.
- Support and help train new employees.
- Attend mandated trainings related to the profession, including Essential Learning Trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
