Direct Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education and CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.

• Experience in working with older adults.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly. 

• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.

• Possess skills to communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and other customers.

• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.

• Be punctual with a good attendance record.

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function: Medication Administration

Tasks:

• Administer medications and give reminders to clients as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.

• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.

• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a client is leaving the building.

• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.

• Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.

• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.

• Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.

Job Function: Provide personal and direct care to clients

Tasks:

·                Assist clients with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).

·                Assist clients with daily room order and light housekeeping.

·                Assist clients with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.

·                Maintain a clean and healthy environment.

·                Promote independence, not dependence, with clients offering choices and fostering self-help skills.

·                Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

Job Function: Documenting and reporting

Tasks:

• Document any changes in clients’ condition in the client chart and communication log.  Report these changes to the RN Supervisor.

• Completes incident reports according to policy.

• Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a client.

• Understands procedures regarding home care tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.

• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in clients’ condition.

• Documenting duties completed with clients on the service delivery record during each shift.

Job Function: Complete essential paperwork

Tasks:

·                Filing papers in clients’ charts as needed.

·                Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly.

·                Reviewing and signing all new clients plan of care/ weekly service record and changes in current clients’ plan of care.

·                Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift.

·                Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the clients.

·                Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

Job Function: Knowledge and compliance with state regulations

Tasks:

·         Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA. 

·         Works to assure facility follows federal, state and local standards and regulations.

·         Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training.

·         Be up to date with completing Mantoux tests or chest x-rays.

Job Function: Activity Programming

Tasks:

• Encourage, gather and/ or escort clients to participate in scheduled activity programs.

• Lead activity programs as assigned.

• Socialize with clients and incorporate new ideas and client suggestions into programming.

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member

Tasks:

·         Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel’s, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other [Name of company] staff. 

·         Provide back up to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing.

·         Communicate information regarding clients care needs and changes to the team and families.

·         Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.

·         Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.

·         Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

·         Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations.

·         Follow through promptly on requested duties.

·         Assisted kitchen staff at meal times with set up, serving and clean up.

·         Provide on-the-job training for new associates.

·         Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.

·         The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.

Job Function: Other duties as assigned

Tasks:

• Support the mission and values of PUSH Services Inc.