Health Care Technician II Home Life Support Assistant O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

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Wayne County, GA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 32444 - 48665
Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

OBerry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician II (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH02

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

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. This position is responsible for placing orders for supplies necessary for resident care (those not ordered by Environmental Services). These items include resident grooming items (Soap Shampoos Toothpaste and Brushes Combs/Hair Brushes and lotions) and ordering Bed Linen Bath Towels and Wash cloths. This staff will take the lead on ensuring clothing needs of the residents are also ordered. The residents served are older adults who have complex medical and neurocognitive disorders and have significant developmental delays and intellectual deficits. Over half of residents served here are non-ambulatory. Most of the others have some need for ambulation or mobility support. This positions reports administratively and clinically to the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor (FSNS). The HLSA develops a tentative monthly work schedule for the shift and sends to the FSNS for correction and approval. On a daily basis the HLSA will suggest necessary coverage changes to the FSNS as call ins occur. The HLSA will monitor the home to ensure daily safety and sanitation of the home is not compromised.

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: $32444 - $48665

Recruitment Range: $39312 - $43302

A Sign-on Bonus of $2500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting contingent on the 202-2026 Budget Approval.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

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 Alzheimers 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.

This Position is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We are currently recruiting for two Home Life Support Assistant positions ( & ).

Available Shifts:

B-Shift (7:00am-3:30pm)

C-Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm)

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Toqualify for the Sign-on Bonus a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

  • The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government including the judicial system or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)

  • The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency

  • DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

About the OBerry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center:

OBerry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting. Learn about us here.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to preemployment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facilitys Vaccination Policy.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  • Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

  • Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

  • If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM prior to the closing date.

  • Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

  • Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

  • For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

    Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

    Veterans and National Guard Preference

    • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

    • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

    • Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

    ADA Accommodations

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Human Resources at .

Minimum Education and Experience

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Condition for Continued Employment: As required listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Jasmine Monique Yelverton

Email:


Required Experience:

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AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionOBerry Neuro-Medical Treatment CenterJob Classification TitleHealth Care Technician II (S)Position NumberGradeMH02About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has ...
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