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A Caring Heart Case Management Inc

Associate/Qualified Professional

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What they do

A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.

$30,840 / year median in North Carolina

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Company:
A Caring Heart Case Management Inc Position(s):
Associate/Qualified Professional Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with weekends on call for emergencies
Pay Rate:
$21.00 per hour
Position Duties:
Assist with hiring qualified direct care staff to work with each individual consumer, including the verification that all required documentation (background check, NC Healthcare Registry check, employment verifications, etc.) have been completed prior to worker beginning direct care hours with consumer. Assist with coordinating all required training for each Habilitation Technician prior to the staff working with the consumer(s). Also responsibility for ensuring that annual refresher trainings are completed in a timely manner. Provide CPR/FA and Safety Care training to clinical and administrative staff upon request. Assist with verifying accuracy of service authorizations received from PIHP. Follow-up in writing for any approvals not received within required guidelines. Write short term goals for each Innovations waiver consumer and complete quarterly progress assessment for each consumer (as required by PIHP.) For consumers receiving state-funded services, develop the PCP and complete the SNAP assessment prior to starting services and on an annual basis thereafter. Assist with ensuring backup staff is available and works all shifts when primary direct care staff is not available. Complete Level 1 incident report required for all missed shifts Lead by exemplifying company standards: including promotion of consumers rights and respect for consumer and family at all times and a safe and productive work environment. Assist with reviewing of all documentation completed by Habilitation Technicians to ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to all Medicaid standards. Ensure documentation is completed in timely manner and forwarded to billing and payroll When a direct care staff violates agency policy, provide disciplinary action following agency protocol and document same. Fill in for direct care as needed. On call responsibilities as needed for consumer and employee emergencies.
Training Qualifications:
CPR and First Aid Safety Care Training (annually) Medication Administration Person Centered Planning (6 hours) -
Note:
A Caring Heart will accept certificate of Completion from previous employer, if available Core competencies as specified by the PIHP or
MHDDSAS OHSA
Other trainings as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree in a related health & human services field At least 2 years of experience working with the IDD population
Pay:
From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): To help ensure a faster hiring process, are you able to provide the following documentation if requested during the application process: a valid driver's license, Social Security card, current vehicle registration, proof of automotive insurance, and records of your education (minimum high school diploma or equivalent)? Are you comfortable assisting individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) after receiving training? These tasks may include but are not limited to: Personal Care, Mobility Support, Meal Preparation & Feeding, Toileting & Continence Care, and/or Household Tasks. Would you be comfortable performing these essential duties as part of your role? Please respond "Yes" or "No". Are you able to physically push, pull, or lift 25 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds unassisted occasionally? Please respond "Yes" or "No". Please describe your experience working with individuals that are in the IDD populations. Please include organizations that you worked for, volunteered for, and/or personal experience that you have.
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
working with the IDD population: 2 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person