About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Experience with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) refers to conditions that affect cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior (e.g., autism, Down syndrome).
Co-morbidities are additional medical or mental health conditions that occur alongside IDD, such as:
- Seizure disorders
- Anxiety or depression
- ADHD
- Diabetes or hypertension
- Mobility or speech impairments
- Other Mental Health
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor patients’ vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed
- Assist patients with daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating)
- Perform basic wound care and dressing changes
- Collect samples for lab testing (blood, urine, etc.)
- Maintain accurate patient records and report changes
- Help patients and families understand care plans
Required Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and patience
- Basic clinical and technical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Player
- Behavioral health awareness
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Care plan implementation
- Communication with nonverbal patients
- Medication management
Location and commute
100 N Akers St, Visalia, CA 93291.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3129649523.