Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Respiratory Therapist Job Locations US-CA-BONITA ID 2025-160411 Line of Business ResCare Community Living Position Type PRN Pay Min USD $36.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $36.00/Hr. Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs? Are you seeking an alternative to working in an acute hospital or skilled nursing facility?  ResCare is seeking Full-time, Part-Time and on-call Respiratory Therapists to provide respiratory care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a beautiful home like setting. Our community based residential home is licensed as an Adult Residential Facility for Persons with Specialized Health Needs (ARFPSHN) and delivers 24/7 medical care and support to five residents. The team of direct care and licensed staff partners with physicians and other medical consultants to deliver high quality services and supports that maximize each person’s health, safety and independence. If you're passionate about providing 1:1 respiratory care in an innovative residential setting and value the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the residents, team members and community partners, please apply today!

Responsibilities

Provide Respiratory services to the clients of an ARFPSHN residential facility and ensure that their health and respiratory needs are appropriately addressed.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Be knowledgeable of and ensure adherence to all applicable local, state and federal licensing requirements and regulations.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with the provision of care to individuals with disabilities using a ventilator and needing tracheostomy care.
3. Make recommendations for respiratory objectives/criteria to address needs identified through comprehensive respiratory/health assessments and evaluations.
4. May be responsible for completing respiratory medication administration.
5. Report changes in health status and pertinent information to attending Director of Nursing, physician, other health professionals, and IDT members as needed and in a timely manner.
6. Assist in maintaining and updating respiratory, pharmacy, infection control, and health and safety policies and procedures.
7. Arrange for and ensure completion of specialist, doctor, and follow-up appointments. Work in conjunction with staff in other departments to ensure medical/respiratory needs are monitored and communicated and medical appointments are scheduled.
8. Check program/service area on a frequent, but not less than monthly basis (or established area guidelines), to ensure the necessary medical/respiratory supplies are available and in ample supply.
9. Coordinate hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up appointments. Monitor and report communicable diseases, work closely with appropriate staff as needed.

10.Ensure the accurate and timely documentation of respiratory/health assessments and evaluations.
11. Ensure the routine documentation of individual’s health status in respiratory therapist notes.
12. Ensure furnishings and equipment are maintained within guidelines established to prevent the spread of disease. Ensure the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures.
13. Know and adhere to the agency's policies on Client Rights. Be able to interpret them to clients and or family members. Interact with each client as an individual, with dignity and respect and NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES subject them to verbal, mental or physical abuse. Report immediately to the Administrator any observation or occurrence of client rights violation.
14. Assist in the orientation, training and mentoring of other staff as needed.
15. Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
16. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in good standing. Valid driver’s license from state of residence.One-year experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.Must be fingerprinted and receive a criminal record clearance.Computer literate. About our Line of Business ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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