Health Care Technician I (J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

State of North Carolina

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, some of whom have behavior problems and/or medical conditions. Services are in the form of training, activities, & assisting with basic care. In addition to direct care, the position carries out goaled programs to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living. To be considered for employment the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry. Employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes, but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting. The HCT I position requires frequent lifting and bending.

Requirements

• To be considered for employment the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry.
• High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and/or in writing and/or to follow instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to learn techniques for carrying out program goals.
• Ability to work with individuals who have multiple disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities.
• Provide training and activities.
• Assist with basic care.
• Carry out goaled programs to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living.
• Complete training through our Staff Development department which includes, but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees