Residential Care Technician (CNA / Med Tech)

Sierra Health + Wellness; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Holidays & sick days

No-premium benefits

401K match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness in California is hiring a Residential Care Technician (RCT/CNA/Med Tech) to provide high-quality patient care in our inpatient facility serving 16 clients. You will assist with ADLs, monitor health, observe behavior, and support treatment programming under clinical supervision.

The role requires CPR/First Aid and Med-tech or CNA certification within 30 days of hire, plus a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Med-tech or CNA certification within 30 days of hire.
• Associates degree in Psychology or Social Work or related field, or 2+ years healthcare/mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care that promotes safety, respect, and therapeutic engagement.
• Observe clients’ physical and emotional condition and report concerns to staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including mobility, toileting, bathing, meals.
• Take and document vital signs and wellness checks per procedures.
• Observe and document client self-administration of medications.
• Respond to behavioral health or medical crises following intervention protocols.
• Prepare and maintain client rooms and common areas for a safe living environment.
• Provide safe transportation for program activities and appointments.
• Assist with admissions process and client belongings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid Certification

Med-tech or CNA Certification

Associates degree in Psychology or Social Work or related field

Job description

Description

Residential Care Technician (RCT / CNA / Med Tech) employment opportunity.

Description

Residential Care Technician (RCT / CNA / Med Tech) employment opportunity.

Sierra Health and Wellness use evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues. Our inpatient facility houses 16 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Spacious and newly remodeled facility, located on 4 private acres of land.

Positions Available

• Full- time & Part-time

Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid vacation
• 5 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with NO monthly premium for employee (eligible after 60 days)
• 401K with a company match of up to 3% (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours of employment)
• Employer-paid accident & life Insurance (eligible after 60 days)

Duties And Responsibilities

The Residential Care Technician is responsible for providing high-quality patient care, supporting medical and behavioral needs, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. This role oversees client health monitoring, documentation, ADL assistance, transportation, and medication observation.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct client care that promotes safety, respect, and therapeutic engagement.
• Observe clients’ physical and emotional condition and promptly report any concerns to clinical or supervisory staff.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility, toileting, bathing, and meals, as needed.
• Take and document vital signs, complete wellness checks, and record observations according to program procedures.
• Observe and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health or medical crises and follow established intervention protocols.
• Prepare and maintain client rooms and common areas to ensure a safe and supportive living environment. Support meal service and ensure dietary needs and restrictions are followed.
• Provide safe transportation for clients to program activities, appointments, and other approved outings.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety, and readiness for transport.
• Assist with general facility upkeep and environmental services as needed.
• Support the admissions process, including intake support and documenting client belongings and inventories.
• Participate in and help facilitate groups, activities, and treatment programming as directed by clinical staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified in CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire)
• Med-tech or CNA Certification (within 30 days of hire)

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associates degree in Psychology, or Social Work or other related field or a combination of education and/or two (2) or more years of experience in healthcare or mental health experience.

Sierra Health and Wellness are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/

Hourly: $21 -$27

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs