HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III (Pioneer Home) - Grand Junction Regional Center **Wes

Overview

HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III (Pioneer Home) - Grand Junction Regional Center, Western Slope. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversee up to 14 staff
• Serve as a work leader and role model by delivering hands-on care and instruction in daily living activities such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene
• Ensure safety and support the achievement of personal outcomes in accordance with each individual\'s care plan
• Monitor and implement individualized supports and services, including responding to behavioral challenges using specific behavior intervention programs (e.g., Safety Control or Emergency Control)
• Maintain annual certification in the skilled implementation of Safety Care
• Ensure staff compliance with schedules and training requirements, referring competency concerns to the supervisor
• Provide input for employee evaluations and act as a liaison between direct care staff, supervisors, and therapy teams
• Administer prescribed treatments, medications, and dietary orders; oversee staff in the implementation of medical directives
• Respond to emergencies and assist medical personnel in providing support and services, including preparing meals according to prescribed dietary needs
• Maintain a safe and comfortable living environment by addressing safety issues, completing housekeeping tasks, decorating common and personal areas, and conducting quarterly environmental checks
• Manage, complete, monitor, and delegate administrative tasks including forms, reports, and resident records to support personal outcomes and maintain licensure and certification
• Assist with monitoring the area budget and perform related duties using both electronic and paper-based systems, with appropriate use of computers and related tools

Education / Licensure / Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to working with a population with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Substitutions

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Special Qualifications

• Must be QMAP trained or hold a valid LPT license

Preferred Qualifications

• Dependable, adaptable, and responsible

Conditions of Employment

• Full background check: CDHS employees (all direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification, Drug Screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS, and reference check required
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver\'s License
• Shift Work – GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area
• Travel – Drive state car, van or bussette to various group homes, programming, admin & in community
• TB test is required, Influenza and other vaccines as required by state and facility; must be 18 years or older
• Annual recertification is required for CORE skills including CPR, suctioning, transfers and lift use, wheelchair securement, Safety Care
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose information and provide explanations as required

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

CDHS is an equal opportunity employer. ADAA accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, contact the ADAA Coordinator at the provided address or call.