Residential Care Aid (Specialized)

Job Description

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.