IDD Unit Clerk

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv program

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (full-time)

Health/Insurance (full-time)

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs and training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Unit Clerk (Regular) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and related mental health and substance use needs. The role involves assisting with daily care, reporting changes to the RN, and performing basic medical and personal care tasks within a residential or vocational setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications as directed, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexible schedule and ability to provide on‑call coverage.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Report all changes in the supported individual’s condition to the RN immediately.
• Report all accidents and incidents observed to the RN immediately.
• Report injuries of unknown source, including skin tears and bruises.
• Report defective equipment to the RN.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, and positioning people supported.
• Administer medications and feedings per physicians orders and as delegated by licensed nurses.

Skills

High school diploma

Flexible schedule

Must be 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

IDD Unit Clerk (Regular)

We are hiring for: IDD Unit Clerk Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers for a single location of the business. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report all changes in the supported individual’s condition to the RN immediately.
• Report all accidents and incidents observed to the RN immediately.
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears and bruises.
• Report defective equipment to the RN.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the supported individual to the RN.
• Report all allegations of supported individual abuse and/or misappropriate use of people supported property.
• Weigh and measure people supported as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs), as instructed.
• Assist people supported with dressing/undressing, as necessary.
• Assist people supported with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toenails).
• (Note: Does not include diabetic residents).
• Assist people supported with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., takes to bathroom, offers bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.) and maintain toileting program as identified in the care plan.
• Administer medications and feedings via a gastrostomy tube per physicians orders and as delegated by the licensed nurses.
• Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Perform colostomy care.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist in transporting people supported to/from appointments, activity, and social programs and for out of center appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on‑call coverage as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

PRE‑EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

• Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries.
• (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

BENEFITS

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities
• *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO STATEMENT

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

ABOUT RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.

If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in‑home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.