Caregiver- Spring Manor

COMMUNITY HOUSE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical/dental/vision/dis

Disability insurance

403B retirement plan with employer

Continuing education credit

Personal unlimited Orca Card

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community House Mental Health Agency in Seattle is seeking staff to collaborate with care teams to ensure residents access needed treatment, support, and transportation for appointments. The role emphasizes protecting confidentiality and following trauma-informed care principles during all interactions.

Responsibilities include supervising medication windows, accurate documentation in the EMR, and supporting licensing and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within 30 days of hire and obtain and maintain registration and/or licensure.
• Maintain Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within 60 days of hire.
• Successfully pass criminal background check before hire date.
• Complete required Assisted Living Facility Training and certifications within designated timelines.
• Hold a valid license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehicles.
• Walk through TB test and other health requirements within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team to ensure residents access needed treatment, support, case management, and transportation to external providers.
• Follow the five principles of trauma-informed care: safety, choice, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Supervise medication windows and ensure the seven rights are followed and documented.
• Complete daily documentation in the electronic medical record of resident interactions and medications dispensed.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain resident and staff confidentiality.
• Support licensing responsibilities per state and agency guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SEATTLE, WA 98122

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.39 Hourly

Schedule

Thursday - Saturday 6:00am-4:00pm (30 hours/week, Full-Time)

Benefits

• Company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance
• 403B retirement plan with employer match
• Continuing education credit
• Personal unlimited Orca Card
• Employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team to ensure all residents access needed treatment, support, case management, and appointments, including transportation to external providers
• Ensure all interactions represent the five principles of trauma-informed care: safety, choice, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment
• Supervise medication windows and ensure the seven rights are followed: right person, right medication, right time, right dose, right route, right reason (including refusal), and right documentation according to agency medication training
• Actively participate in Shift Change meetings and complete associated documentation
• Complete daily documentation in electronic medical record on resident interactions and medications dispensed when assigned
• Practice good financial stewardship of agency and contract resources
• Meet identified key performance indicators and metrics for the position as identified for the program, division, and agency
• Assist with and support on-site cleaning, including skills training with residents to maintain personal and community spaces, laundry, and preparation for regular pest treatments
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed
• Always maintain resident and staff confidentiality
• Complete assigned work related to maintaining and adhering to licensing responsibilities (e.g., Washington DSHS and DOH), as assigned by supervisor
• Provide skills training and assistance to residents in ADLs and IADLs per their service plan and individual needs
• Learn and execute skills and techniques promoted in the State of Washington mandated training, Fundamentals of Caregiving
• Coordinate care: schedule, attend, and arrange transportation for appointments and other case management needs
• Maintain and document resident charts, activity logs, meal charts, etc. following agency, county, state, and federal guidelines
• Provide input as part of resident’s care team on service plan and progress, and collaborate with other providers
• Facilitate regular group and individual activities, encounters, and specialized resident events
• Assist in admission and discharge planning per supervisor direction
• Participate in fire drills, resident orientation, chores, and resident room maintenance during move-in and move-out
• Monitor and manage facility milieu for visitors, television time, and quiet times
• Attend all scheduled meetings and supervisions
• Stay awake on all shifts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. Apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor credential with Washington Department of Health within 30 days of hire and obtain and maintain registration and/or licensure
2. Maintain Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within 60 days of hire
3. Successfully pass criminal background check before hire date
4. Able to complete all Assisted Living Facility Training requirements per DSHS:
   1. Complete fingerprinting requirements within 14 days of hire
   2. Obtain and maintain current Food Workers Card within 14 days of hire
   3. Obtain and maintain valid First Aid/CPR card or certificate within 30 days of hire
   4. Complete 75-Hour Long-Term Care Worker Basic Training plus Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder specialty training within 120 days of hire
   5. Obtain Home Care Aide certification within 200 days of hire
   6. Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually
5. Complete Tuberculosis (TB) test within first 2 weeks of hire with acceptable results
6. Hold a valid license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehicles
7. Have legible handwriting and ability to do simple mathematics
8. Able to navigate and comprehend charts in electronic medical record
9. Able to work independently and within a team
10. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and exchange accurate information
11. Able to perform duties outlined above within reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with mental health population
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field