Caregiver

Job Title: Residential Caregiver                                                                                   
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Residential Administrator

Wage: $25.00-$30.39 per hour

To apply, please download and complete the application here.   

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued. 

Our Cascade Hall location has a great opportunity for a Residential Caregiver. 

Our Residential Caregivers work as part of a team to provide comprehensive residential treatment and coordination of other medical and rehabilitative treatment for adults living in community based supported housing programs.

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.

SCHEDULE

Friday-Sunday, 1pm-11pm (Full Time, 30 hours per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance in Activities of Daily Living to residents as per their service plan

• Coordinate resident needs which may include but are not limited to assistance with medical appointments, outside agency services, therapy as needed·      


• Accompany client to these appointments as needed


• Visually supervise medication distribution as necessary


• Maintain member records in keeping with agency, county, state, and federal guidelines.


• Provide input to residents primary care provider and/or case manager on resident progress and input on treatment plan.


• Facilitate assigned group activity sessions and specialized resident events


• Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed


• Provide 1:1 resident contact on a weekly, as needed per individual service plan


• Assist in admission and discharge planning when needed


• Review daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situations
  


• Maintain and update administrator checklist of client treatment plan and review dates for administrator review


• Attend scheduled staff meetings, community meetings, and when on duty and/or as assigned.


• Monitor facility milieu for visitors, T.V. time, and quiet times


• Prepare resident meals when cook is not on duty and per menu.


• Lead assigned life skills groups.


• Coordinate fire drills, resident orientation, chores, and resident room maintenance during resident move-in and move-out.


• Record progress notes in client(s) chart within 7 days maximum of each individual/group activity with residents.


• Commit to 12 hours of annual continuing education/training
  


• Maintain resident and staff confidentiality at all times.
  


• Other duties as assigned     
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED


• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire


• Current Food Handlers Permit or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire
  


• Have legible handwriting


• Ability to do simple mathematics


• Ability to read and comprehend agency/member charts


• Ability to work non-traditional schedule as required for supporting clients at their housing site including holidays as assigned


• Valid drivers license and clean driving record in order to use agency vehicles


• Experience with hands on care giving and/or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target population.


• Fundamentals/Modified Fundamentals of Care giving and ability to get other specialized training per WAC.


• Able to obtain certificate from DSHS 75 hour training within 120 days of employment and other specialized trainings per WAC.


• Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation