Short Hour LVN Direct Care Lead for New Developmental Disability Home 380
Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Antioch
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health
care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the
community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health
services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with
public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have
over 130 programs and over 4,000 employees across the country. And
we 're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to
empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of
recovery.Telecare is proud to have been recognized by The Bay Area
Business Times as the 9th Best Place To Work In the Bay Area for
2020! This is the 18th time we have made the list!As the newest
member of the Telecare family, Hillside House will be a 4-bed adult
residential program providing non-medical care in a home-like
environment to adults ages 18 and over with developmental
disabilities and mental health diagnoses who require behavioral
supports, structured activities, and assistance with meal planning,
activities of daily living, and participating in their community.
Focus of program will be helping residents identify and achieve
their hopes and dreams.Employment Status: Short HourShift:AMDays:
will varyPOSITION SUMMARYThis lead position provides recovery
focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration
of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the
physician. Provides guidance to Direct Care Staff in completing
assigned functions during assigned shift.QUALIFICATIONSRequired:*
Graduation from an accredited LVN or LPT program and current
licensure* Current CPR/BLS certificate* One (1) year of experience
with I/DD individuals* For Community Crisis Homes and EBSH:* Must
obtain a Registered Behavior Technician credential within sixty
(60) days of initial employment and maintain credential through
employment* One (1) year experience providing direct care to
individuals with Developmental Disabilities* Must be at least 18
years of age* Within one year of employment, all direct care staff
shall complete both segments of Direct Support Professional (DSP)
competency-based training course including the competency tests or
pass the department-approved challenge tests applicable to both
training segments. Proof of prior successful completion of both
training segments and competency exams will meet this requirement*
Must be CPR, CPI and First Aid certified (hands -on course) on date
of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain
current certification throughout employment* All opportunities at
Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of
acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical
examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal
background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or
license verification. This position requires driving, valid driver
license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is
required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout
employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local
requirements may applyPreferred:* Previous experience with
population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting*
Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and
knowledge of psychotropic medication* Two (2) years of LVN/LPT
experience in health care environmentESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in
everyday language and contact with internal and external
stakeholders* Supports Administrator by sharing 24 hour on call
responsibilities on a schedule to be determined by Administrator
and Direct Care Leads; Requires carrying program cell phone and
being first contact for program support during scheduled on call
shifts; Must be available to come to program within 30 minutes in
case of emergency.* Oversees and provides direct nursing care*
Organizes, prioritizes, and delegates work on the assigned shift*
Contingent upon program structure and needs, assumes charge or
shift lead responsibility, as needed* Assigns responsibilities to
staff for the assigned shift* Trains staff on documentation of
medications and medication preparation* Prepares staff to assist
residents with self-administration of medications* Establishes and
maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served* Provides
nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admissions, and
discharge processes* Collects data relevant to the care of members
served; develops and implements nursing care plans* Demonstrates
knowledge of crisis management and intervention* Transcribes
physician orders accurately and in a timely manner* Administers
medication and treatments to members served* Adheres to medication
management policies and procedures* Coordinates and participates in
counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of
each shift* Receives and presents change of shift reports as
assigned* Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any
changes in behavior or condition* Documents the progress of members
served toward their Recovery Plan goals* Attends and participates
in community meetings and groups* Actively participates in
multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings*
Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of
assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention
trainingDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or
changed at the discretion of management.SKILLS* Ability to review
and implement Recovery/Treatment plans* Ability to administer oral
and injectable medications* Ability to provide input by reporting
observations and concerns, and ask appropriate questions* Ability
to implement crisis de-escalation techniquesPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe
physical demands here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job.The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat,
kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25
pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach
and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual
deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure
(Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical &
Infectious).Gdaniels123EOE AA M/F/V/DisabilityEqual Opportunity
Employer DescriptionEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesPay Transparency Policy
StatementThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
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