Health Care Technician II - Home Life Support Assistant - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

State of North Carolina•Wayne County, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Life Support Assistant (HLSA) is a Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) who provides daily care coverage on C-Shift in an assigned group home. The home serves older adults with complex medical conditions, neurocognitive disorders, intellectual deficits, and significant mobility needs, including residents who are non-ambulatory. The HLSA also assists the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor (FSNS) with basic daily operations, supply management, and shift scheduling. This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. One position is being recruited. A $2,500 sign-on bonus may be offered, contingent on 2025–2026 budget approval and eligibility. The position is at O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders and coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
As required for continued employment, be listed as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation and be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry.
As applicable, be listed as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
As applicable, hold North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Successfully complete internal Staff Development training, including North Carolina Intervention (NCI), CPR, and Body Mechanics/Lifting.

Nice To Haves

Ability to train and mentor adults in group and one-on-one settings.
Demonstrated skills working directly with individuals with the population served, Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric illness, ongoing healthcare needs, dementia, issues of aging, or other health-related fields.
Ability to effectively convey information to family members, individuals, and the treatment team in verbal and written forms under general supervision.
Ability to document clear and concise notes of client progress and behaviors.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Experience providing direct care and person-centered support to residents with complex physical, intellectual, medical, and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

Provide daily C-Shift care coverage for older adults with complex medical, neurocognitive, and developmental needs, many of whom are non-ambulatory.
Order resident grooming supplies, bed linens, bath towels, and washcloths.
Lead the procurement of resident clothing.
Develop tentative monthly work schedules.
Suggest daily coverage adjustments to the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor during staff call-ins.
Assist the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor with daily operational tasks.
Monitor the home to maintain strict safety and sanitation standards.
Report or stay over during adverse weather events.