Residential Program Worker - Watertown, United States - Oak Hill

Oak Hill

Verified Company

Watertown, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Oak Hill is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Residential Program Worker (RPW) to provide direct support to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.

This person will inspire others and make a life changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.

This role will help expand Oak Hill's ability to identify and address diverse needs within the community. Along with the individuals we serve, Oak Hill is committed to empowering our staff. When you join our team as an RPW, our team will support you to reach your career goals.

We offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career pathways that allow you to develop your career while an Oak Hill employee.

About the position:

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
At least age 1
Valid driver's license

Benefits:

Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill pays 50% of your medical deductible)
403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)
Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Longterm Disability Insurance
Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
Staff Recognition and Appreciation
Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary (including CPR training)

This is a union position and pays $ $19.40 per hour dependent on shift.

Responsibilities:

Provides information for program maintenance and evaluation, and meets Oak Hill's policies, procedures, licensing and certification regulations by collecting, recording and charting data, including electronically maintained records.
Maintains program participants' cleanliness, comfort and wellbeing and facilitates the development and maintenance of selfhelp and daily living skills by providing guidance and assistance in the completion of personal hygiene tasks.
Facilitates program implementation by preparing materials for program participantrelated activities or projects as needed.
Maintains program participant's health and wellbeing by promoting/encouraging selfadministration of prescription and nonprescription medications; administering medication; documenting medication administration, and any errors which may occur, as specified in Oak Hill's policies and procedures; observing and reporting on changes in behavior, physical and mental appearance to so that issues can be addressed as needed.
Observes and maintains confidentiality by treating information regarding program participants with discretion and complying with all applicable policies and procedures protecting the identity and medical information of program participants.