Residential Caregiver I

Psynergy Programs Inc•Rancho Cordova, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Psynergy Programs is a leading provider of residential treatment for chronic mental illness in California, partnering with counties and behavioral health departments. They offer rehabilitation and specialty mental health services in an enriched residential environment, supported by adjoining outpatient clinics. Psynergy is seeking dedicated team members to maintain high standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment.

Requirements

Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA required
High school diploma or GED- required
Great attitude - required

Nice To Haves

Other qualifications, certifications, degrees including AA, BA earns you more $$ so let us know!
Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferred
Experience passing medications - desired
Individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, CBT for Psychosis, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assisting clients maintain a regular daily schedule of activities
Assisting with Meal Duty by serving restaurant-style farm-to-table meals
Assisting with Room Care which includes encouraging and motivating clients to engage independently in maintaining clean personal living areas
Performing hands on organizing/cleaning when needed
Assisting with Laundry which includes washing client clothes and linens with the utmost competence and care with state-of-the-art washing machines that minimize staff effort
Assisting with Help Desk duties like orienting visitors to the residential community--including COVID-19 precaution procedures—and ensuring clients leaving the facility have a clear destination and are able to leave the facility unassisted
Learning therapeutic support and redirection through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques—we are not a “hands on” facility
Providing behavioral Interventions like properly setting boundaries and providing redirection and support
Facilitating groups and outings – you can learn to facilitate groups if no prior experience
Helping clients safely access the community