Health Technician

Job Title

Health Technician

Job Duties

Provides care and support to residents with complex medical, psychiatric, alcohol and drug abuse and homelessness problems covering a wide range in ages and levels of function.

Provide initial crisis intervention in situations of an emergent medical, psychiatric and/or behavior nature.

Consists of selecting a variety of topics and settings for conducting therapeutic relationships including one-to-one therapy.

With supervision oversees most aspects of Dom Section administration, including proper building operation and maintenance.

Ensure coordination of clinical and administrative aspects of care, within the incumbent's capacity, so that Veterans are able to benefit from all domiciliary resources available.

Conducts weekly locker inspections for health, welfare, safety and security purposes.

Secures monies and valuables from lockers of deceased residents, hospitalized residents, and individuals who departed on irregular discharge without proper clearance in accordance with current VAGLAHS regulations.

Performs gross inspections of residents personally owned electrical appliances to ensure that equipment is intact, electrical cords are not frayed, and required safety tags affixed.

Performs regular administrative functions, e.g. processes residents for clearance, completes entries in communication log, completes progress notes.

Responsible for processing and evaluating any incident involving the injury or abuse of any resident.

Work Schedule

Full time. Expected to work shifts including: evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as the Domiciliary provides services to Veterans, 7 days/week, 24-hours a day.

Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/ PD12033A