Specialist, Residential Care

Description

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Residential Services, the Specialist, Residential Care provides direct care support services to clients in a residential facility.

Working closely with the House Coordinator, you will operationally support the facility, supervise the residents in the completion of their daily tasks and handle any emerging situations that require immediate attention.

The Specialist, Residential Care serves as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, charting clients' progress to provide information for the clinical team to act on in their treatment of the residents.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED:


* Engage residents in at least one social/recreational activity per shift.


* Observe the patient in self-administration of medication as directed.


* Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks to clients in accordance with individual dietary guidelines.


* Clean and sanitize all public areas of the house each shift and as needed.


* Document each shift in the communication log.

Provide verbal report and communicate to team members at shift change.


* Maintain certifications as required by regulatory bodies.


* Participate in miscellaneous duties that may be assigned from time to time.


* Identify and report house maintenance issues to the Manager, or House Coordinator for Residential Services.


* All activities are to be conducted with the consultation and assistance of the Manager and House Coordinator for Residential Services.


* Prepare client major incident and incident reports as requested and in accordance with agency rules and regulations.


* Perform other job duties as required to include, but not be limited to, daily participation in mealtime and personal care programs, transporting/escorting individuals to pertinent appointments and activities.


* Assist in screening incoming visitors ensuring that visitors are on the approved visitors log or have a Family Program Visitors Pass in order to gain entrance.


* Demonstrate solid judgment for the well-being of residents when decisions arise.


* Respond to emergency situations as needed, utilizing appropriate techniques when possible.


* Comply with all agency policies and procedures.


* Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.


* May be required to perform remote services as determined by Signature Health.


* Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.


* Responsible for and completing all productivity/documentation requirements.


* Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.


* Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.


* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:


* High School Diploma or equivalent required.


* 1+ year of experience working in a residential facilit...