Careers

Twin Rivers strives to hire and maintain a well-trained and competent work force.

All applicants who are offered a position must have satisfactory reference checks from prior employers.  They then must pass a pre-employment drug test, Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check as well as checks through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Central Registry for adult and child abuse neglect or exploitation as well as a nurse aid registry check through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Medicaid Fraud check.

Once the employee has passed the above requirements they will complete new employee orientation.  This consists of training in drug and alcohol abuse, which details the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, the repercussions and Twin Rivers policy.  Health and Safety which consists of bloodborne pathogens/universal precautions training, MSDS training, fire safety training and training in safe driving, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation training teaches the employee signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation and when and how to make a report.  This inservice also teaches honoring consumer choice and basic rights of the consumer.  The employee also receives HIPPA training to ensure consumer confidentiality.

Once orientation is completed the employee then completes first aid, CPR and Mandt training.  Employees required to administer medication will complete a medication training taught by the agency registered nurse.  Before beginning their regular shift the employee “shadows” a current employee in the same position for several shifts to obtain on the job training.

In addition to the training listed above staff also receive various training throughout the year on site and at conferences.

For continued employment, training certification must be maintained.  Therefore staff renew their CPR, AED and Mandt training annually.  First aid is renewed every two years.

In an effort to maintain a drug free environment, random drug and alcohol testing is completed monthly.  ANE, KBI, KDHE, Medicaid fraud and driver checks are completed every 2 years.