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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 months ago

Health Care Technician I (Buncombe)-Temporary

Buncombe

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking a temporary Health Care Technician I to provide support in the Department of Health and Human Services. The role involves implementing treatment plans, providing ongoing observation, and working with individuals diagnosed with various psychiatric and developmental conditions.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Employees implement and stay current in the assigned individuals’ comprehensive/person-centered treatment plans

Work involves providing ongoing observation, interaction, and feedback to individuals and reporting concerns to the appropriate professional program staff

Work also involves working with the interdisciplinary/treatment team and providing input on each individual’s care and condition

Work involves ongoing contact with individuals who may be diagnosed with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and/or developmental conditions that may include unpredictable behaviors, maladaptive, and potentially dangerous behaviors

Work may include providing custodial supervision to inmates

Work may involve other closely related duties including the administration of medications in prison facilities

Qualification

Nurse Aide I certificationNurse Aide II certificationEmergency Medical TechnicianPsychiatric knowledgeTeaching strategiesBehavior management techniquesProfessional demeanorObservation skillsTeamworkEffective communication

Required

High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation

Listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (as applicable)

North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (as applicable)

Basic knowledge of a variety of psychiatric, intellectual disabilities, medical and/or other related conditions

Basic knowledge of teaching strategies and positive behavior support for people with severe cognitive deficits

Basic knowledge of nurse aide skills

General knowledge of dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene

General knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical, surgical and mentally ill patients

Ability to follow the treatment plans and/or clinical orders

Ability to provide personal care and treatments for patients

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, staff and others

Ability to maintain professional and even tempered demeanor and work relationships

Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques

Ability to communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form

Ability to observe patients and make written and oral reports

Benefits

Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).