Job description

Medical Appointment Responsibilities

1. Provide staff (Direct Care) coverage in the event of a shortage.

2. Meet with the Registered Nurse weekly, andschedule consumer medical, dental, psychiatric, and all other clinical appointments, as needed.

3. Must accompany consumers on medical appointments in the community.

4. At all times on duty must ensure that the consumers are appropriately dressed and groomed, before leaving the residence.

5. Must ensure that all consumer medications are administered as prescribed, and Medication Administration Records are accurately documented.

6. Must ensure that bagged lunches and snacks brought into the community are appropriate to the consumer menus.

7. Comply with all other duties which may be assigned by the Manager or Director.

8. Must meet with the Dietician on a monthly basis, in order to assure consumer nutritional needs are met.

Direct Care Responsibilities

Responsible for physical plant upkeep through daily maintenance of checks

Ensure that consumer body weights are taken weekly, and data is maintained.

Ensure that resident’s daily goals are conducted and data is appropriately maintained.

Ensure that behavioral goals are implemented, and data is properly maintained.

Ensure that residence vehicles are maintained, and travel log documented.

Responsible for researching options for recreational activities, Must assist in the direct care of the consumers, as needed

Supervise staff on shift, and make disciplinary recommendations to the Residence Manager, as needed.

Work on all other projects as assigned by the Manager or Director

Qualifications: Superior communication skills are required. High School Diploma. Must have an unrestricted New York State Driver’s License.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jamaica, NY 11434: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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