TITLE OF POSITION: Certified Residential Personal Caregiver (CRPC) Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

LINES OF AUTHORITY: This position reports directly to the Residential House Manager(s).

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is located at one of Affinity Behavioral Care’s residential facilities. A Certified Residential Personal Caregiver is responsible for the direct care of clients who require personal care services including compliance with the policy and procedure manual, house rules and schedules, addressing the individual needs of the clients throughout the shift, transportation to and from activities/appointments, assisting the clients with the selfadministration of their medications, participating in the admission/discharge of clients, conducting community meetings and daily groups, completed daily progress notes, understanding and following clients’ treatment plans, assisting clients with the daily upkeep of their bedroom and bathroom and assisting clients with daily cleaning duties. Personal caregiving services can include, but are not limited to, skin maintenance, hydration, incontinence care, bathing/showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, bedmaking, laundry and vital sign checks.

Non-exempt (Hourly Pay Rate): $15-$16 PER HOUR, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.

SHIFTS: PT; Saturday & Sunday's 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Work Location: One Location

Work Remotely: No

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with the admission and discharge process of clients

  • Complies with the house schedules, company rules, and the company’s policies and procedures

  • Assists clients in the self-administration of their medications

  • Responsible for conducting community meetings and groups

  • Responsible for providing personal caregiving services within the scope of your certification

  • Responsible for implementing the daily activity and house schedules

  • Transport clients to scheduled program activities/events, outings, medical/dental appointments, local agencies associated with their treatment plan, and when applicable unscheduled activities that arise

  • Responsible to participate and provide oversight in all transportation venues outside of the home

  • Responsible for the safety of the clients and house

  • Responsible for documenting daily progress notes on all clients assigned

  • Responsible for protecting client rights, confidentiality of the client, and medical records

  • Notify supervisor in the event of a safety and/or clinical issue requiring immediate attention

  • Responsible for ensuring the clients follow their individual daily schedule

  • Assisting clients in exercise/wellness activities (i.e. walks in the neighborhood)

  • Assisting clients with daily living skills when applicable

  • Knowledge of CPR as evidenced by annual training certification

  • Knowledge of 1st Aid as evidenced by annual training certification

  • Responsible for implementing the Safety/Disaster Plan when applicable

  • Responsible for completing an Incident Report and Accident Report when indicated

  • Responsible for successfully completing and/or job specific and annual trainings as indicated in the Training Plan

  • Responsible for abiding by the Code of Ethics and conducting yourself in a professional manner

  • Responsible for providing at least a 2 week notice prior to requesting vacation time

  • Responsible for calling in sick 8 hours prior to your scheduled time to work

  • If you participate in the On Call, then you will need to be available to work at all Affinity group homes

  • Responsible for covering schedule changes when available

  • Even though you are assigned to a home, you may be asked to move to another home based on the needs of the company.

  • Responsible for adhering to all Affinity Behavioral Care’s policies and procedures

  • Ensuring we stay in compliance with all stakeholders

  • Other duties as assigned

PRIMARY CONTACTS BOTH INTERNAL & PUBLIC:

  • Family Members & Significant Others

  • Case Managers

  • Community Stake Holders (i.e. T/RBHA’s, contractors, etc.)

  • All levels of Internal and External Staff

  • Clinical Contractors

  • Guardians and Fiduciaries

POSITION REQUISITES: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate (prefer at least one year of behavior health field experience)

  • At least 21 years of age

  • Current Certification in Personal Caregiving Services

  • Ability to write sound clinical documentation that meets State, Stakeholder and company requirements

  • Required to have excellent communication skills

PHYSICAL & MENTAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be able to lift at least 25 pounds

  • Be able to drive the company vehicles

  • Be able to complete required trainings and meetings as scheduled

  • Be able to physically perform the primary responsibilities within the defined working conditions

  • Be able to respond to emergencies as directed

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:

  • Current CPR Training Certification

  • Current 1st Aid Training Certification

  • Current Valid Driver’s License

  • Current Fingerprint Clearance Card

  • Current Physical Exam

  • Current TB test or XRAY exam

  • Background check

LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY: Under Federal Confidentiality Laws, employees of this agency may not disclose information about clients or employees to anyone outside this organization without the person's prior written consent, and may not disclose this information to persons within this Agency except on a "need to know" basis. This includes any identifying information concerning current, past, or prospective clients or employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS & EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS:

  • Able to use computer, fax machine, scanner, printer, and telephone

  • Able to create and edit daily Progress Notes and MARS as instructed without error

  • Able to drive a facility vehicle

  • Able to use standard kitchen and laundry equipment

  • Able to remain standing on feet for long periods of time

  • Able to type and compose assigned documents

  • Requires going in and out of the facility several times a day

  • Assist in grocery shopping and putting individual client’s food in their specific containers, assisting the clients with cooking and cleaning the house

  • Physically, mentally, and actively participate with the clients in indoor/outdoor activities such as gardening, seasonal outdoor activities, taking walks, community activities, etc

Special needs experience:

  • Physical

  • Behavioral/Emotional

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction