Health Care Technician I - Cluster 2 - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
About The Position
The Health Care Technician I position is primarily responsible for providing direct care and person centered supports to residents with complex physical, intellectual, medical, and behavioral needs. Health Care Technician I focus on providing services to enhance the quality-of-life of their residents in a caring home environment with dignity and respect, offering choices and options to support individuality. Duties include completing nursing assistant assignments while maintaining optimal gross/fine motor skills, ensuring activities of daily living (mealtime, dressing, bathing, grooming, etc.) while supporting the highest level of independence. This position is responsible for ensuring all health and safety needs are met for assigned residents per regulatory guidelines. Health Care Technician I are responsible for ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) in all aspects of communication.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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.
- As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
- As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledgeable and skilled in nursing care techniques.
- Ability to communicate observations and recommendations effectively and accurately in written and verbal form.
- Ability to communicate in a respectful manner to residents, family/guardians, co-workers, and others.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team while maintaining a professional, pleasant demeanor in work relationships.
- Ability to learn behavior management interventions and support counseling relationships.
- Experience providing direct care and person centered supports to residents with complex physical, intellectual, medical, and behavioral needs.
Responsibilities
- Providing direct care and person centered supports to residents with complex physical, intellectual, medical, and behavioral needs.
- Completing nursing assistant assignments while maintaining optimal gross/fine motor skills.
- Ensuring activities of daily living (mealtime, dressing, bathing, grooming, etc.) while supporting the highest level of independence.
- Ensuring all health and safety needs are met for assigned residents per regulatory guidelines.
- Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) in all aspects of communication.
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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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
