Health Care Technician II-E - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina•Lenoir, NC

4d•$32,444 - $48,655•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Technician II supervises and guides direct care staff when the Health Care Supervisor I is absent. The position supports the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals and helps implement their habilitation and training plans. Duties include assisting with personal care and daily living skills, supporting socialization and leisure activities, and maintaining safety. The technician also assists in classroom and training settings, provides transportation to appointments and activities, shops with or for individuals as needed, provides emergency care for events such as seizures or accidents, performs specified housekeeping tasks, and maintains accurate records and documentation. Applicants must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry. The employee must successfully complete training through the Staff Development department, including NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, body mechanics, and lifting. The role requires frequent lifting and bending and is designated mandatory during adverse weather events. The work location is Vernon Woods/102 Johnson. Scheduled hours are 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, including every other weekend, with days off according to a 40-hour work schedule; scheduled hours may vary. The State of North Carolina offers a potential $2,500 sign-on bonus, contingent on budget approval and eligibility. Permanent full-time and part-time employees working 30–40 hours per week may qualify, with prorating for employees working fewer than 40 hours. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal-record background checks apply. Tobacco and vapor products are prohibited on campus, and employees must follow the facility vaccination policy.

Requirements

High school or GED diploma and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry.
Must successfully complete required Staff Development training, including NCI, CPR, body mechanics, and lifting.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly (6–8 times daily), stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards), and climb stairs without limitations of a permanent nature.
Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
As required for continued employment, 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 and/or North Carolina EMT certification.
Must pass required pre-employment drug testing and criminal-record background checks.
Must adhere to the facility’s vaccination policy.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of approved behavioral intervention programs, medication administration protocols, and the specific needs of the population served.
Ability to clearly document client progress and behaviors and communicate effectively with families and team members.
Ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, and professional staff while maintaining a professional and even-tempered demeanor.
Ability to independently follow up on services to ensure client needs are met and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide direct care staff in the absence of the Health Care Supervisor I.
Support the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals.
Help implement individuals’ habilitation and training plans.
Assist individuals with personal care and daily living skills.
Support socialization and leisure activities and maintain safety.
Assist in classroom and training settings.
Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
Shop with or for individuals as needed.
Administer emergency care for incidents such as seizures or accidents.
Perform specified housekeeping tasks.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.