Residential Care Provider (RCP) - Eastside (MH) - Conyers, GA

View Point Health; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)/retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Telehealth from home

Job summary

View Point Health is hiring a Residential Care Provider to support individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses in a group home setting.

The role includes assisting with daily living activities, meals, transportation, and medication oversight, while documenting progress and maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with IDD population preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Observe residents’ activities and report progress.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide meals, housekeeping, and transportation as needed.
• Supervise medication administration per agency protocols.
• Complete records, logs, and progress notes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized residence.

Skills

Caregiving skills

Documentation

Observation & reporting

Medication assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Care Logic EHR

Job description

• Location 1703 Conductor Lane Northeast,Conyers, GA, 30013,United States
• Employee Type Hourly
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others No

View Point Health

Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/Support Services Worker

Shift: FT 1st Shift/3rd Shift PRN

Job Hours:Hours May Vary (40 hours per week on average)

The Residential Care Provider monitors general resident activity to observe and report behavior/progress of individuals with severe developmental disabilities or mental illnesses living in a group home or other community residential setting and provides individualized skills trainings according to residents’ needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determines the individuals’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observingdaily activities and reviewing records.
• Assists individuals in basic problem-solving and daily decision-making using the least intrusive methods appropriate for each.
• Provides training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, laundry, money management and socialization skills using techniques appropriate for their abilities.
• Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.
• Plans, prepares, and serves balanced meals.
• Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities.
• Supervises the self-administration of individuals’ medications using agency protocols. Maintains require records.
• Document individuals’ progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data-tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill builder formats.
• Complete all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports,and other documentation according to protocols.
• Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning. Assists disabled individuals on/offvehicle and secures seatbelts. Performs other duties that require moderate lifting. May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with IDD population.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have the following technical skills – Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic).
• Must be willing to transport residents in the company van.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in a residential treatment setting.
• Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning.
• Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/offvehicle and secure seatbelts.
• Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.

Note:

Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts).
• Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO – plus 9 holidays per year –and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
• No employee deduction for Social Security – means more money in your paycheck!
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.
• Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.