Program Assistant-CHP Atlantic County

General Responsibilities

• Affords responsibility for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents assigned to his/her care.
• Provides whatever assistance is required by residents to ensure adequate healthcare standards, medication administration, personal hygiene, proper nutrition, overall care, community involvement, participation in preferred activities, etc.
• Cares directly for residents as assigned. Ensures the safety and well-being of residents assigned 1:1 supervision while keeping them within line of sight and at arm's length at all times. If the staff member needs to leave the resident's side, they will seek out another staff member to stay with the resident until the staff member returns.
• Employees working on shift with a resident who requires 1:1 supervision must assist as requested or assigned in relieving or helping other staff members who are assigned as the 1:1.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey for employee mobility as necessary to perform the position's essential duties.
• Driving history/record must meet the conditions of CARING's motor vehicle insurance carrier.