COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST - Weekends - $5k Bonus included

Do you want to work for a company that values it's employees and really cares for it's patients?

Lakeview is looking for you!! We are looking for a Community Integration Specialist in our Millpond Location in Westfield, WI . (Central Wisconsin). We are looking for candidates who hold a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and RA (Resident Assistant) Certifications.

Position hours

11:00 to 23:00 - both Saturday and Sunday.

In this position will need

To provide assistance and treatment to program participants at the facility. To help ensure active participation in the rehabilitation program. To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. To provide education, assistance, supervision, safety, and behavior management for the program participant population.

Key Responsibilities

• Functions at all times as a therapeutic agent by demonstrating teaching, reinforcing, anticipating, interacting, and noticing program participant behavior.
• Tends to the program participant immediate needs for safety and performs all aspects of participant care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Provides treatment in accordance with unit and facility policies through active participation with residents during activities, ADL's, school, work, meals, groups, etc., in a way that fosters independent functioning on the part of the resident.
• Displays age-appropriate interaction skills. Actively and professionally participates in exchange of information. Interacts with family members and others in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates consistent and reliable documentation on Education forms in accordance with Individual Service Plan (ISP) and prescribed treatment interventions.
• Documents changes and/or unusual behaviors/situations. Completes other unit paperwork (behavior plans, checklists etc.) as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsibility in scheduling, coverage, and provision of clinical services to meet the needs of the residents and families.
• Participates activity in all assigned training programs to meet state and company requirements. Adheres to the administrative, clinical, and human resource policies of Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: :

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the sequela of brain injury and other neurological disorders. Knowledge of physical, cognitive, psychological, emotional, and/or communication disabilities.
• CBRF certifications preferred which include : Medication Administration, Fire Safety, First Aid/Choking and Standard Precautions. Individuals in this role should have knowledge and experience with basic care giving.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent may include completion of certified nursing assistant course with certificate.

Preferred

Degree in the area of Social Services. Certified as CNA if CNA.

Licensure: Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred

Preferred at least one year of experience working within a residential based or behavioral program.