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Job description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionExperience 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
Worksite address
visalia, CA, 93291, US
Who can apply
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