Client Support Worker (Caregiver)

Highland Rivers Health in; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health seeks a compassionate Client Support Worker (Caregiver) to assist individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in daily living, personal care, transportation, and community activities.

The CSW will document in Carelogic, complete required trainings, and work as a teammate to monitor health, behavior, and safety while supporting ISP goals and activities.

Qualifications

• Assistance with activities of daily living for individuals with IDD.
• Reliable transportation and ability to accompany individuals to appointments.
• Documentation of care activities and health notes in Carelogic.
• Ability to follow ISP goals and coordinate with the care team.
• Willingness to participate in trainings such as CPR/First Aid and CPI.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to community activities and appointments.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal care.
• Help with meal preparation and basic housekeeping tasks.
• Document daily progress and incidents in Carelogic by shift end.
• Participate in staff meetings and complete required trainings.
• Communicate health concerns to supervisors and team.

Job description

Client Support Worker (Caregiver) (Finance)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

JOB SUMMARY

The Client Support Worker (CSW) works with individuals with a diagnosis of Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD). The CSW provides services based upon the individual's needs, abilities, and health conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Transport individuals on outings, to doctor appointments and other activities in the community.
• Assist with bathing, toileting needs, and dressing individuals.
• Assist with changing soiled briefs.
• Will document in Carelogic daily and complete the note by the end of your shift.
• Use adaptive equipment with individuals that you work with.
• Complete all trainings in Relias.
• Complete CPR/1st Aid, CPI, and Defensive Driving on time
• Attend all staff meetings
• Prepare a meal according to the menu
• Monitor spending money with other team members daily
• Housekeeping (examples but not limited to: laundry, dishes, making beds, sweeping, mopping, dusting)
• Community outings (i.e, haircuts, bowling, movies, library, out to eat, shopping)
• Goal Tracking per ISP
• May have to assist with catheter care
• Work as a team player
• Assist with grocery shopping (only when manager is not available)
• Participate in monthly drills
• Communicate with visitors that come to the home
• Learn the needs of the individuals you serve
• Complete Non-Serious Incident Reports
• Report any medical issues to supervisor
• May volunteer in an open position at any of the other group homes
• Work holidays if scheduled

Benefits:

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.