Temporary Residential Unit Clerk

Temporary Residential Unit Clerk

We are hiring for : Temporary Residential Unit Clerk

Type : Temporary

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and / or vocational centers for a single location of the business. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Report all changes in the supported individual's condition to the RN immediately.
• Report all accidents and incidents observed to the RN immediately.
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears and bruises. Report defective equipment to the RN.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the supported individual to the RN.
• Report all allegations of supported individual abuse and / or misappropriate use of people supported property.
• Weigh and measure people supported as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs), as instructed.
• Assist people supported with dressing / undressing, as necessary.
• Assist people supported with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger / toenails). (Note : Does not include diabetic residents).
• Assist people supported with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., takes to bathroom, offers bedpan / urinal, portable commode, etc.) and maintain toileting program as identified in the care plan.
• Administer medications and feedings via a gastrostomy tube per physicians orders and as delegated by the licensed nurses.
• Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Perform colostomy care.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist in transporting people supported to / from appointments, activity, and social programs and for out of center appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories : race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex / gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment Screening :

We Offer the Following Benefits to Employees :

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA :

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and / or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.