Clinical Aide - St. Clair County

The Clinical Aide provides direct, delegated health-related support to people served with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across The Arc of Central Alabama's residential and day programs.

Working under the delegation and supervision of licensed nursing staff, the Clinical Aide performs routine health-monitoring tasks, assists with delegated care procedures, and documents observations accurately.

This role is a critical link between people served and the Wellness team, helping to identify health changes early and ensuring supports remain safe, consistent, and person-centered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform delegated health-related tasks (such as vitals monitoring, weights, and basic health checks) as assigned by RN/LPN staff and in accordance with organizational policy.

Observe and report changes in a person's health status, behavior, or appearance to nursing staff promptly and accurately.

Assist with medication administration support functions as permitted under delegation and applicable regulations.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation of health observations and completed tasks.

Support people served with activities of daily living as needed in coordination with direct-support and nursing staff.

Follow standard precautions, infection control practices, and safe handling procedures at all times.

Communicate respectfully and clearly with people served, adapting to individual communication needs and preferences.

Identify and report critical incidents and any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately per the Incident Prevention & Management System (IPMS).

Participate in required training, competency checks, and skills updates as directed by nursing supervisors.

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized health-support environment.

Preferred IDD-Focused Responsibilities Deliver health-related support using a person-centered, rights-based approach that respects each individual's choices and routines.

Support health-related Personal Outcome Measures (CQL) such as best possible health, safety, and freedom from unnecessary restriction.

Adapt communication and support methods to each person's cognitive and communication needs.

Reinforce dignity and privacy during all health-related interactions and procedures.

Partner respectfully with direct-support staff, nursing staff, and families as part of the person's care team.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum age of 18.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must pass a statewide/criminal background check confirming no convictions for any crime of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or any felony offense.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and TB testing as required by the Alabama Medicaid Agency (AMA Policy #WAV37).

Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within required timelines.

Completion of ADMH pre-service training (12 hours 'Before Serving People' prior to direct support) and all required courses within 90 days of hire.

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