Health Care Technician II - Home Life Support Assistant - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Job Classification Title Health Care Technician II (S) Position Number Grade MH02 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The Home Life Support Assistant (HLSA) is a certified Nursing Assistant I who is assigned as part of the daily care coverage for the home. They are assigned to C-Shift in the GHM they are assigned. Besides serving in coverage the HLSA is responsible for assisting the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor with basic daily operational needs of the Group Home. This position is responsible for placing orders for supplies necessary for resident care (those not ordered by Environmental Services). These items include resident grooming items (Soap, Shampoos, Toothpaste and Brushes, Combs/Hair Brushes and lotions) and ordering Bed Linen, Bath Towels and Wash cloths. This staff will take the lead on ensuring clothing needs of the residents are also ordered. The residents served are older adults who have complex medical and neurocognitive disorders and have significant developmental delays and intellectual deficits. Over half of residents served here are non-ambulatory. Most of the others have some need for ambulation or mobility support. This positions reports administratively and clinically to the Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor (FSNS). The HLSA develops a tentative monthly work schedule for the shift and sends to the FSNS for correction and approval. On a daily basis the HLSA will suggest necessary coverage changes to the FSNS as call ins occur. The HLSA will monitor the home to ensure daily safety and sanitation of the home is not compromised. To be considered for employment the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry. Employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade: $32,444 - $48,665 Recruitment Range: $39,312 - $43,302 A Sign-on Bonus of $2,500  may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Ability to train and mentor adults in group and one-on-one settings. Demonstrated skills in working directly with individuals with the population served, Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric illness, on-going healthcare needs, dementia, issues of aging, or other health related fields. Ability to effectively convey information to family members, individuals, and treatment team, under general supervision, in verbal and written forms. Ability to document clear and concise notes of client progress and behaviors. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Management Preference: Experience providing direct care and person-centered support to residents with complex physical, intellectual, medical and behavioral needs. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. We Are Currently Recruiting For Multiple Home Life Support Assistant Positions. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions. Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here . About the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center: O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting.  Learn about us here . Supplemental Contact Information: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ . DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifi