Health Care Technician II - 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.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A Valid Driver's License.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6-8 times daily).
- Ability to 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.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of approved behavioral intervention programs.
- Understanding of medication administration protocols.
- Understanding of the specific needs of the population served.
- Ability to clearly document client progress and behaviors.
- Ability to effectively communicate with families and team members.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, and professional staff.
- Ability to maintain a professional and even-tempered demeanor.
- Capable of independently following up on services to ensure client needs are met.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
- Listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
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, daily living skills, socialization, and leisure activities.
- Maintaining safety.
- Helping 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.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered (contingent on budget approval).
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
