Health Technician (Domiciliary)

Health Technician (Domiciliary)

Responsible for developing and maintaining a therapeutic professional helping relationship with Residents admitted to the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). Provides orientation to new Residents by explaining MHRRTP policies/procedures, treatment expectations and goals. Interviews each Resident to assess skills associated with activities of daily living, leisure and work interests, personal hygiene, interpersonal communication, etc. Maintains close contact with Residents to ensure that their behavior and social adjustments are satisfactory. Provides crisis intervention in situations of a medical, psychiatric and/or behavioral emergency. Utilizes independent judgment to promptly assess the situation and initiate appropriate action to secure medical care or police assistance to maintain a safe environment for both staff and residents. Monitors Residents compliance with MHRRTP rules and regulations and communicates concerns with the clinical staff and documents appropriately (e.g., actions) in the electronic medical record. Responsible for reporting on station and off station injuries, adverse events, near misses, or abuse of any Residents to their immediate supervisor and submitting a Joint Patient Safety Reporting System (JPSR). In the case of unconscious Residents, initiates basic cardiac life support utilizing Basic Life Support (BLS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED). Transports laboratory specimens to the facility laboratory as needed. Coordinates transportation of Residents with MHRTTP clinical staff and Program Manager in a safe and appropriate manner to authorized community integration programs/facilities and medical appointments. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all Residents and staff to include housekeeping and sanitation, security safety, repair and maintenance of rooms, ramps, and areas surrounding the buildings. Makes daily inspections to check health, safety, and security problems. Initiates appropriate corrective action including work orders or calling for emergency repairs and ensures MHRRTP Manager is notified. May serve as the keycard system administrator.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 7:30pm rotating Panama tour including weekends/holidays

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Domiciliary)/ PD01161A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized