Resident Technician (Lancaster)

Libertana • Lancaster, CA

11d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Tech is responsible for providing personal care and related services to clients residing at Public Subsidized Housing Facilities.

Requirements

• Current CPR and Basic First Aid.
• Current and satisfactory report on pre-employment physical examination including TB Screening Test or chest X-ray as required by Agency policies and procedures.
• Must be free from signs of infection and illness.
• Must demonstrate competency in performing personal care services prior to providing patient care.
• Able to walk, bend, stoop, and lift objects appropriate for job performance.
• Must be able to perform all job responsibilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, read, write legibly, spell correctly , perform basic mathematics, understand and carry out service plans and physician orders.
• Knowledgeable of basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living, such as bathing, hair care, skin care, oral care etc.
• Assists clients with transfers, such as in-and-out of bed.
• Assists with ambulation.
• Assists with the preparation of meals, including therapeutic diets and assists clients with eating.
• Assists clients with toileting, going to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans or urinals.
• Assists clients with medications that are self-administered by the client.
• Performs other activities taught by a health professional for a specific patient. These may include such services as taking vital signs.
• Monitors client activities, food intake, functional status, psychosocial status.
• Reports changes in the client's condition and needs to the ALW Facility Manager.
• Records and completes daily caregiver notes regarding services performed.
• Performs simple household procedures essential to maintenance of proper health care at home, such as disposal of infectious secretions , cleaning of soiled linen , proper disposal of food, light housekeeping.
• Attends all mandatory in-service training and educational offerings.
• Completes all required in-services per year.
• Regularly attends and participates in scheduled case conferences and staff meetings.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations , always maintains and conserves confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Utilizes client equipment and supplies safely, efficiently and effectively .
• Maintains comfortable work environment for all employees.
• Maintains proper timekeeping.
• Maintains all credentials up to date.
• Reports Fraud and Abuse.
• Knowledge of mandated reporting.
• Conducts timely recording and/or documentation of client contact.
• Attend Department meetings (in person, by phone or on the web).
• Attends all State mandated in service trainings.
• Conforms to all agency policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed