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Residential Care Aid (Specialized) en FCC Inc.

FCC Inc. · Kennett, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

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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.
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