Health Care Technician II-E - Caswell Developmental Center
About The Position
The Health Care Technician II is responsible for supervising and guiding direct care staff in the absence of the Health Care Supervisor I (DS I). This role focuses on ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals while supporting the implementation of their habilitation and training plans. Duties include assisting with personal care, daily living skills, socialization, leisure activities, and maintaining safety. The technician also helps in classroom and training settings, provides transportation to appointments and activities, and shops with or for individuals as needed. Additional responsibilities include administering emergency care for incidents such as seizures or accidents, performing specified housekeeping tasks, and maintaining accurate records and documentation. Applicants must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry to be considered. 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 II position requires frequent lifting and bending.
Requirements
- Applicants must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry to be considered.
- 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 II position requires frequent lifting and bending.
- High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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
- 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 effectively communicate with families and team members.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, and professional staff while maintaining a professional and even-tempered demeanor.
- Capable of independently following up on services to ensure client needs are met, while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- A Valid Driver's License.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6-8 times daily) and be able to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards) and climb stairs without limitations of a permanent nature to provide adequate supervision of the assigned population in the home.
- This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Responsibilities
- Supervising and guiding direct care staff in the absence of the Health Care Supervisor I (DS I).
- Ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of assigned individuals.
- Supporting the implementation of habilitation and training plans.
- Assisting with personal care and daily living skills.
- Facilitating socialization and leisure activities.
- Maintaining safety.
- Assisting in classroom and training settings.
- Providing transportation to appointments and activities.
- Shopping with or for individuals as needed.
- Administering emergency care for incidents such as seizures or accidents.
- Performing specified housekeeping tasks.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
