What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at Healthcare Support Staffing?
Company Description
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Job Description
As a Direct Support Professional, you will be expected to actively assist your assigned clients in the participation, involvement and routine of their individualized program.
Direct Support Professional responsibilities include:
1. Personal hygiene
2. Chores and Room Care
3. Peer Interaction and Socialization (i.e. appropriate social interactions, practicing taking turns and working an s a team member)
4. Meal Preparation
5. Recreation activities
6. Assist in School Work
7. Medication Administration
Additional Details:
This is an immediate need! They are ready to start selecting candidates ASAP so that they can start the level 2 security clearances. Keep in mind this is not easy work, working with these patients.
These positions are open as they have an increase of patient population on the residential campuses right now. These candidates will be working in a large residential home where these patients live.
These positions are located in Viera, FL (Brevard County)
These candidates will all receive a FULL WEEK of training. This will include how to work with people with behavioral disorders and will even include physical management techniques, just in case. So please let candidates know so that they are not scared off by this.
More info as far as day to day work is listed on the attachments.
Qualifications
• -Highschool diploma or GED (Will need to be verified)
• -Must possess a valid FL Drivers License (Will be verified)
• -Must be at least 21 years of age
• -Must be able to handle working in a difficult and challenging environment working with the mentally disable population
• -We MUST COMPLETE the reference check on the last page of the attachments, attached to this order. Call last place of employment please (you can submit to me without this, but as soon as I approve the candidate I will let you know to complete this)
• -Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills
• -Must be able to multi-task efficiently
-Must be able to work well with other departments
Additional Information
Hours for this Position:
- M-SU 7-3:30 (They will only work 5 days per week, but must be available at least every other weekend)
- M-SU 10:45p-7:15a (They will only work 5 days per week, but must be available at least every other weekend)
- M-SU 2:30p-11p (They will only work 5 days per week, but must be available at least every other weekend)
Advantages of this Opportunity:
• Competitive salary $10.75 - $12.00 per hr.
• Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO
• Growth potential
• Fun and positive work environment
Salary : $11 - $12