LHRC Direct Services Worker- Residential Treatment

Lahealthandrehab; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health rehabilitation center in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking an energetic Direct Services Worker to provide direct care and support to clients. Responsibilities include implementing individual treatment plans, supervising medication administration, and maintaining a clean living environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, participate in training, and have a valid driver's license. This position is ideal for those who are passionate about client care and personal development.

Qualifications

• Must participate in training and work as assigned.
• Follow rules and regulations of the center.
• Assist in developing and implementing individual treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clients based on individual plans.
• Supervise administration of medication by residents.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities.
• Record all accidents/incidents on each shift.

Skills

Energetic

Supervision

Training

Support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LA Health and Rehab Center is looking for an energetic Direct Services Worker to join our team!

DIRECT SERVICE WORKER

LHRC- RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER

REPORTS TO: HOME MANAGER

This position has the responsibilities of being the primary staff for clients. As such the direct care staff person is responsible for providing the prescribe program of Active Treatment to each client based on the Individual Plan-of-Care. This employee provides the actual training, and also provides the day to day supervision, guidance, and support to clients, which may be required to facilitate each client's individual learning and development. This employee works under the direction of the Program Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

An employee who fills this position must participate in all training, must work when assigned to work by the Home Manager and or Program Director, and must follow the rules and regulations of LHRC. Additionally, direct care staff persons must follow all directions, procedures, and guidelines for the provision of individual program of clients.

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The absence of specific statement of duties does not exclude those task from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

• Where applicable, implement according to requirement individual client's or group Behavior Management Plan.
• Where applicable, supervise the self administration of medication by residents.
• Be familiar with Direct Care Staff Persons Checklist (See Handbook). Assist in developing and implementing Active Treatment.
• Participate in intake and individualized plan of care and development of same.
• Record all accident/incidents occurring on each shift.
• Inspect living arears for repairs and cleanliness.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures relative to the residents (discipline, medical emergencies, safety, runaway/elopements)
• Supervise, participate in, and train residents in cooking, meal planning, shopping and all household maintenance activities.
• Encourage participation in a variety of recreational/leisure-time activities, social skills, and development activities.
• Must have Valid Drivers License and clean driving history.

Must be able to pass a background check and Drug screening.