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The Residential Care Aid provides direct care and treatment services to clients with behavioral health conditions and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include monitoring client health, facilitating daily activities, administering medications, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and are expected to complete specific training programs within 60 days of employment. A MO Class E Chauffeur’s license is preferred for transportation duties.
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Job description
Job Purpose
The RCA (Specialized) plays a vital role in providing care and treatment services to clients with behavioral health conditions and intellectual or developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This position focuses on creating a supportive, therapeutic, and structured environment that promotes the well-being and personal growth of each client. Key responsibilities include facilitating daily care, ensuring a clean and safe living space, and delivering meaningful, client-centered services tailored to individual needs. The RCA (Specialized) is committed to fostering a positive and productive atmosphere that enhances each client's quality of life while maintaining a compassionate and professional approach.
Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
MO Class “E” Chauffeur’s license preferred.
Tools of Choice Training (within 60 days of employment)
Complete IDD Training Plan in Relias (within 60 days of employment)
Core Job Duties
Monitor and assist the client and report any physical and/or emotional changes to the proper staff members.
Monitor vital signs of client as necessary.
Assist clients with activities of daily living, housekeeping, cleaning duties, and some meal preparations.
Coordinate crisis intervention services, as needed.
Serve as a positive role model through professional appearance, therapeutic communication, and respect for self and others.
Provide and promote customer service for clients, employees, and visitors.
Provide continuous supervision of clients to ensure compliance with schedules and services.
Conduct room checks and make client counts.
Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, skin conditions, and cognitive/emotional status to the Licensed Practical Nurse or Facility Manager.
Orient new arrivals to activities, introduce them to other participants, explain facility rules, and encourage participation.
Monitor and facilitate group activities in accordance with the program schedule using group material that engages clients.
Complete required documentation within program guidelines.
Assist the client in meeting goals and objectives in the treatment plan by using staff interventions outlined in the plan.
Assist in the transportation of clients to and from scheduled activities.
Observe, report, and record response(s) of the client’s to medications.
Maintain an accurate account of controlled substances.
Administer specified treatments and records.
Assist with quality assurance programs and in training new staff
Prepare, administer, and document medications by all routes in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about client conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities
Staff will monitor program supplies and will inform the supervisory team/nurse when items need to be reordered.
Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
Other job duties and special projects as assigned.
