Health Care Assistant

Alpha Chemical Dpndncy Trtmnt - Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Morgantown, WV

About the position

The position involves providing personal care and habilitation services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities primarily in individualized support settings (ISS). The HCA will assist individuals with I/DD in their Activities of Daily Living, as well as implement individualized habilitation programs of training and active treatment as established by the consumers treatment team. These services are designed to provide skill development to individuals with I/DD and 24-hour protective oversight and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for personal needs (i.e. grooming, toileting, changing, dressing, nutrition). Ensure that personal care, change in clients health status and hygiene of all clients is maintained as client needs dictate.
• Complete documentation as required by Valley, Medicaid, OSHA, and other licensing agencies. Ensure that documentation (such as Direct Services Progress Notes, Task Analysis Forms, Behavior Tracking Forms, DD Forms, etc.) are completed accurately, appropriately, and timely in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform all-predetermined services as per doctors orders. Assure that the safety, health and well-being of clients are always maintained on or off site.
• Implement treatment/behavior plans in compliance with Valleys and State guidelines.
• Engage clients in achieving their daily goals and objectives through active treatment.
• Complete all job duties as assigned within the specified timeframe or shift as scheduled, complying with all Valley Policies and Procedures as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Monitor, maintain and use appropriately, all equipment and supplies.
• Transport clients to appointments/activities in the community using only a company vehicle.
• Support and help in the training of new employees.
• Attend all mandated trainings related to profession and enhance knowledge and/or skills, which includes Essential Learning Trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Mandt certifications and other required trainings.
• Ability to comply with Clients Rights.
• Ability to comply with Valleys and division departmental safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to use E-Mail and document services in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working with I/DD population or behavioral health background.