Health Care Technician I - Permanent Part-Time (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, some of whom have behavior problems and/or medical conditions. Services are in the form of training, activities, & assisting with basic care. In addition to direct care, the position carries out goaled programs to encourage independent functioning in all aspects of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, some of whom have behavior problems and/or medical conditions.
• Train individuals in various activities and assist with basic care tasks.
• Implement goaled programs to promote independent functioning in daily living activities.
• Work with individuals who have multiple disabilities.
• Perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, ability to exert up to 50 lbs of occasional force and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Ensure compliance with visual acuity requirements for determining accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.

Requirements

To be considered for employment, the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry. Employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes, but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.

Qualifications

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

• High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to learn techniques for carrying out program goals. Ability to work with individuals who have multiple disabilities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$15,600.00 - $23,174.00.

Schedule

• 1st Shift (7:00 am – 12:30 pm) 3 to 4 days per week & every other weekend
• 2nd Shift (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm) 4 days per week & every other weekend
• 2nd Shift (4:00 pm – 9:30 pm) 3 to 4 days per week & every other weekend
• 2nd Shift (10:00 am – 9: pm) every Saturday & Sunday
• 3rd Shift (11:15 pm – 7:15 am) 3 to 4 days per week & every other weekend
• 3rd Shift (11:15 pm – 9:45 am) every Friday & Saturday