Residential Health Services Medical Aide

Summary
Provides direct care for residents and assists Residential Health Services RN Supervisor and the Residential Health Services LPNs, in providing nursing support by performing the following duties.
Duties
Works closely with and takes direction from the Residential Health Supervisor RN Supervisor regarding all aspects of resident care and nursing support.

• Consults with the Residential Health Services RN Supervisor, Residential/Day Services Director, Residential QDDPs, Residential Health Services LPN, Vocational Director, Residential Food Services Coordinator and House Managers, regarding residents’ health care needs, including medication, physical and mental health, dental care, and safety.

• Monitors general welfare and safety of residents and assists in implementing active care plans (such as PCPs) for each resident as directed.

• Completes documentation for CFAs, PCPs or BSPs, and prepares reports and summaries, as required by licensing and certifying agencies and ROI policy; updates files with current data, monitors accuracy of information and completeness of file.
• Converses with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
• Ensures the medical rooms in the residential homes are clean, organized, locked appropriately, and, safe to meet requirements of the licensing entities and ROI administrative policies.
• Accompanies residents to doctor appointments and other scheduled activities as assigned and attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel.
• Does not leave residents unattended at any time, whether in residence or outside activity.
• Reviews medication logs/lists of each house and ensures updated in a timely manner, correct, and consistent with the medication information in Therap’s electronic documentation software system.
• Counts all controlled substances and loose pills on a weekly basis and informs the Health Services LPNs of any issues.
• Checks prescription dates on a monthly basis and informs the Health Services LPN of any expired medications.
• Reviews and maintains first-aid kits located in vans, houses, and all ROI facilities; ensures that all kits are fully stocked and up-to-date and that standing medical orders are current.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the ROI Operations Manual, especially medical policies, procedures and forms, and complies with all rules and regulations and standards applicable to the Residential Program as well as all ROI Personnel Policies and Procedures.

• Keeps the Residential Health Services RN Supervisor informed of any complaints, incidents or issues involving resident care, staff relations, or quality of service.

• Required to become (MAC) trained/certified and maintain certifications at all times.

• Participates in appropriate Residential Program and ROI meetings and/or committees.

• Participates in in-service training on topics such as health observations, seizure management, and diabetes management, symptoms of illnesses, medication administration, CPR, First Aid, and CPI.

• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Residential Health Services RN Supervisor, Residential/Day Services Program Director and/or Chief Operations Officer/HRD.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Resident Care – Knows each resident personally in order to serve his or her individual needs; manages difficult or emotional resident situations; exhibits sensitivity to the emotional needs of residents and their families; able to be flexible and to adapt to immediate needs of residents; responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback to improve service; responds to requests for services and assistance; meets commitments.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when handling emergencies or dealing with emotional topics.
Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; keeps others adequately informed; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and technology properly.
Morals and Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity; acts consistent with Christian principles; upholds organizational values; follows dress code.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED; preferably one or two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must maintain current Alabama driver’s license and obtain CPR, First Aid and CPI certification. Must also successfully pass criminal background check, drug screen and TB screening. and Must complete First Aid, CPR, CPI, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens training within 90 days from hire.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds on his or her own as well as lift/transfer a person with assistance, as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and long distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate