Child Care Worker - Awake Overnight -

Essential Functions:

Consistently implements each resident’s treatment plan and completes documentation as required.

• To obtain all pertinent information regarding the assigned unit's residents and upcoming evening program schedule at the beginning of the shift.
• Accurately administers medication according to physician and/or nurse’s orders and documents the medication administration record (MAR).
• To complete a bed check of each resident every 15 minutes and document outcome in the Unit Log Book.
• Ensures that each resident’s health needs are identified and met within the specified time frame.
• Provides safe transportation in agency vehicles for residents to keep scheduled appointments as required.
• Provides direct mealtime supervision to assure that residents are provided a balanced meal and that dining procedures are modeled and consistently followed.
• Completes assigned unit system responsibilities and documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of health and safety standards through daily/weekly on-site inspections according to agency guidelines.
• Contributes to the prevention and management of challenging behaviors by unit residents.
• Promotes effective communication through the timely submission of documentation and compliance with policy.
• Provides coverage, as needed, for direct care vacancies.
• Provides mandatory on-call coverage as required.
• Fosters quality and diversity in problem identification and conflict resolution among residents and co-workers.
• Perform duties, as requested, to achieve agency goals.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma REQUIRED AA Degree Preferred
• Maintenance of an unrestricted Maryland Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Able to transport children as needed (BCC provides vehicles)
• Application of first aid and CPR.
• Physical intervention and/or restraints with male and female residents ages 10-19 years.
• On-site evening and weekend hours.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
• Able to engage youth in a positive and therapeutic manner.
• Able to provide positive role modeling to youth through attitude, behavior, language and dress in keeping with agency standards.
• Able to work cooperatively with supervisor and within an interdisciplinary setting.