Health Care Technician II - Home Life Support Assistant - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
About the role
The Home Life Support Assistant (HLSA) is a certified Nursing Assistant I who is assigned as part of the daily care coverage for the home. They are assigned to C-Shift in the GHM they are assigned. Besides serving in coverage, the HLSA is responsible for assisting the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor with basic daily operational needs of the Group Home.
Responsibilities
- Placing orders for supplies necessary for resident care (those not ordered by Environmental Services).
- Ordering resident grooming items (Soap, Shampoos, Toothpaste and Brushes, Combs/Hair Brushes and lotions).
- Ordering Bed Linen, Bath Towels and Wash cloths.
- Taking the lead on ensuring clothing needs of the residents are also ordered.
- Serving in coverage the daily care of residents.
- Assisting the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor with basic daily operational needs of the Group Home.
- Monitoring the home to ensure daily safety and sanitation of the home is not compromised.
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
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Ability to train and mentor adults in group and one-on-one settings.
- Demonstrated skills in working directly with individuals with the population served, Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric illness, on-going healthcare needs, dementia, issues of aging, or other health related fields.
- Ability to effectively convey information to family members, individuals, and treatment team, under general supervision, in verbal and written forms.
- Ability to document clear and concise notes of client progress and behaviors.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Management Preference Experience providing direct care and person-centered support to residents with complex physical, intellectual, medical and behavioral needs.
Skills
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. We Are Currently Recruiting For Multiple Home Life Support Assistant Positions. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.
Benefits
A Sign-on Bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.
Pay
Salary Grade: $32,444 - $48,665
Recruitment Range: $39,312 - $43,302
Schedule
Over half of residents served here are non-ambulatory. Most of the others have some need for ambulation or mobility support.