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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN I - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)

Grand Junction, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.20/hr - $21.50/hr

NEOGOV is part of the Colorado Department of Human Services, which provides essential services to the community. The Health Care Technician I will ensure a home-like environment for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on their personal outcomes and therapeutic needs.

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Responsibilities

Provide care and instruction in daily living activities for persons receiving services, such as bathing, eating and personal hygiene, to ensure personal outcomes are met as determined by their Individual Plans

Follow and implement assigned individualized supports and services for residents. Programs include behavior, social, recreation, work and specialized therapies; residential and day program areas and community settings

Provide/assist in the implementation of learning, support or experience programs

Refine the physical condition of the living site by addressing safety concerns, making purchases, decorating living areas and performing housekeeping duties

Transport individuals receiving services to/from appointments, scheduled events and emergency transports

This position may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs

Other Duties as assigned

Qualification

LPT licenseQMAP trainingDiplomaCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

This position will have a current valid LPT license in good standing or be QMAP trained

CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)

GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet the agency needs

Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License

Drive state car, van or bussette to various group homes, programming, admin & in community

TB test is required, Requires Influenza and COVID vaccine, or an exemption approved by HR