What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Respite (Part Time; Weekends;24 hours) position at Community Care Alliance?
Medical Respite (Part Time; Weekends; 24 hours)
Shift: 3rd Shift; Weekends
Medical Respite care is acute and post-acute care for persons experiencing homelessness who are too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness or injury on the streets but are not ill enough to be in a hospital.
This is a short-term residential program that allows individuals experiencing homelessness the opportunity to rest in a safe environment while accessing medical care and other supportive services.
POSITION SUMMARY :
- Ensure general safety and structure of the program by monitoring resident activities as they pertain to shelter rules and policies.
- Additionally, ensure general safety of the residents by identifying any issues in the facility that are in need of repair and alerting your Supervisor as soon as possible.
- Establish rapport with residents and establish a sense of trust.
- Maintain general operation of the program by being available to residents as needed/requested.
- Complete routine circuits of the program space for each shift and record in the log, with any significant findings noted.
- Record residents coming in after curfew.
- Provide crisis intervention with the assistance of CCA Emergency Services.
- Respond to resident concerns (provide concern form if needed).
- Record all incidents on a typed incident form as required.
- Attend required trainings.
- Handle all resident information confidentially and with respect.
- Perform all shift cleaning and maintenance responsibilities.
- Any duties as assigned by supervisory staff.
- Coordinate with the Thundermist Care Team to ensure that we are mutually up-to-date on the strengths-needs-abilities-preferences of each resident.
- Coordinate with the CCA programs based upon resident need, facilitating appropriate referrals for behavioral health treatment, peer recovery supports, housing stabilization services and/or basic needs.
- Assist with appropriate referrals at the time of discharge.
Education Requirements: High School Diploma / GED or 1 year relevant work experience.
To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.
About Us
Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.
Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
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Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or disability.