Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Caregiver-Part Time/Full Time
Description & Requirements
Matt Talbot Recovery Services is currently recruiting Full and Part Time Caregivers for all shifts to work at our
Community Based Residential Facilities. Caregivers are responsible for maintaining oversight of participants in our designated program locations that work in collaboration with the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. Both Part- and Full-time opportunities are available during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift, as well as weekends. Caregivers provide 24 hour 7 days a week services at Community-Based Residential Facilities. (CBRFs) in the city of Franklin and on the southside of Milwaukee for clients who suffer from severe and persistent metal health conditions. The role of caregivers is to provide direct care and support to the residents while maintaining the cleanliness of the facility with the goal of providing quality care in a home-like setting for our high-risk residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise resident behaviors and activities at all times, monitor physical and emotional well-being, and respond to all resident needs and concerns.
2. Record observations regarding resident behavior, metal status, and care; report observations to treatment staff; provide input for treatment plans; and implement portions of the treatment plan according to level of expertise under direction of clinical staff
3. Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
4. Assist with planning recreational individual and group activities for residents.
5. Responsible for keeping the work area clean and in order by keeping floors dry, storerooms tidy, corridors clear, properly disposing of waste, and regularly washing equipment.
6. Complete and maintain CBRF training and trauma informed care training according to Milwaukee County BHD requirements.
7. Intervenes in crisis situations, reporting to counselor and supervisor in case of emergency.
8. Documents and reports observations and pertinent information concerning client behaviors, attitudes and interactions in the communication log.
9. Communicates pertinent resident information to the appropriate clinical staff, families and referents when assigned.
10. Answers phones, direct calls and take messages as assigned.
11. Participates in scheduled staff meetings and in-service activities.
12. Performs all duties according to the facilities policies and procedures.
13. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Counselor.