BayCare is currently in search of our newest Residential Advocate who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area. 

The Residential Advocate supports residents in housekeeping, basic living skills in supervised living situation.

Residential Advocate Responsibilities:

Monitors self-administration of medications and reconciles medication.Completes admission documents, living skills assessment treatment plans/updates, monthly progress notes, activity notes, discharge documents, environmental/infection controlrounds, and monthly fire drills.Teaches/educates residents on basic living skills, kitchen/fire safety, preparation for weather emergencies.Assists/attends to physical maintenance/cleanliness of facility, monitors supplies.Completes maintenance requests, fire extinguisher checks, weekly bedroom/bath or apartment inspections.Facilitates community meetings, social activities/groups.Supports supervisor.Informs supervisor of unusual situations/behaviors, completes incident reporting, communication log entries/shift report notes.Transports residents as needed.Communicates with treatment team.Complies with AHCA regulations/mandates.Reports change in condition to appropriate staff for intervention or hospitalization.Responds to emergencies according to program procedures.Provides direct monitoring/visual contact for residents deemed a risk to self/others.At group homes, monitors food inventory, prepares/serves meals per menu, proper food handling, documents substitutions.Conducts chart reviews for compliance.

Requirements:

Basic cooking skills.FL Driver's License (Coverage requires drivers to be 21 years old with 2 years driving experience (drivers over 69 may require a Driver’s Road test.)BLS (within 60 days)First Aide (within 60 days)

Education:

High School Diploma - RequiredAssociate's Degree - Preferred

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Group Home - Irene Street-NSBH

Location: Northside Behavioral Hlth Ctr

Status: PRN, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: varies

Shift: Shift 4

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings,  3 = Nights,  4 = Varies

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled