Health Care Technician II - Murdoch Developmental Center

State of North Carolina•Granville County, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Alpine Cottage. The position is a Supervisory Health Care Technician II (HCT II) and reports to the Unit Manager. As a lead worker, the HCT II monitors care of people by Health Care Technician I’s (HCT I) providing feedback to staff as needed. The HCT II provides direct care services to people with intellectual disabilities /developmental disabilities; some of whom may have behavior problems and /or medical conditions. These services are in the form of behavioral programming, habilitative training and activities, and in assisting with health care needs that are necessary. In addition to direct personal care, the position carries out program goals to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of the Murdoch Developmental Center "Basic Training Series."
Ability to pass a physical requirements test.
Must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
Must be able to work both independently as well as a member of a team.
Communicate effectively, report orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the healthcare field and in basic knowledge/skills of providing direct care which may include but is not limited to training people in activities of daily living and health related duties of limited complexity.
To learn behavior support and coaching techniques.
To exhibit effective leadership skills and to learn behavior support and coaching techniques.

Responsibilities

Monitors care of people by Health Care Technician I’s (HCT I) providing feedback to staff as needed.
Provides direct care services to people with intellectual disabilities /developmental disabilities; some of whom may have behavior problems and /or medical conditions.
Provides behavioral programming, habilitative training and activities, and assists with health care needs.
Carries out program goals to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living.
Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.