Program Floater

The Program Floater provides a wide range of responsibilities within the program structure to support any shortages of staffing resources with flexibility. Direct personal care services, facilitating, groups, medication pass, transportation, referral review of client placement, discharge planning supports, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, but not limited to these functions to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and services are provided. Reports directly to the Program Director/Administrator 

Job Responsibilities 

• Program Floater includes both clerical duties and personal care duties for residents to support resident care services as individually needed. 

• Contribute to community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with clients, families, colleagues, providers, pharmacies, and other vendors or persons. 

• Assists residents in daily living activities and teaches clients in self-care practices. 

• Advocates therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games, etc. 

• Facilitates groups as needed by the clinical team. 

• Observes and documents resident's  behaviors to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals. 

• Attends routine health care needs of clients under supervision of medical personnel and reports resident status change to Leadership as needed. 

• Assists residents in taking medication as prescribed, and acts as a liaison between provider, insurance benefit and client as needed. 

• May support the intake referral process to support resident placement in programming. 

• Follow Up, and communication between resident and an array of aftercare resources to ensure a smooth transition of discharge. 

• Record and report changes in resident condition to leadership and document with appropriate charting criteria and procedures to record pertinent information in resident chart. 

• Flexibility to support multiple roles as needed. 

• Provide transportation for residents as needed. 

• Accompanies residents on off-ground trips supporting residents treatment plans as approved 

• by the interdisciplinary team. 

• Observes and make rounds every hour or as needed to account for all resident's presence and safety. 

• Provides breaks and lunches for staff as scheduled or as needed. 

• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment by performing general housekeeping duties to promote a healthy living environment  

• Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Community Care Licensing regulations and standards. 

• Complete resident charting on electronic healthcare software (PointClickCare). 

• Food Manager Duties in MHRC setting. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent 

• 1+ years in a leadership role preferred but not . 

• Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR, Clear California and Federal background checks 

• A Clear criminal record review and fingerprint background check 

• Successful completion of a Negative Drug Test 

* Hiring is contingent upon a full background screening in accordance with California licensing regulations; DOJ/FBI clearance, pre-employment physical and TB clearance. DMV printout and Basic First Aid certification is  prior to employment. 

License, Certification, Registration 

• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification 

• Must have an active Driver's License 

• Must provide proof of vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $30,000 liability