Description

Work Schedule:

Part-Time, Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (Evening Shift)

Part-Time, Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (Overnight Shift)

On-Call, Called to work on an as-needed basis

Summary:

Provide quality care to clients in our in-patient rehabilitation program.

Responsibilities:

Must be knowledgeable of the client's rights and ensure an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all clients in a safe, secure environment.
Provide individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.
Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for clients and provide support to the resident according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the Clinical Director other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the client's needs and preferences.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each client in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
Fully understand all aspects of the client's rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the Clinical Director incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of the client's rights.
Complete records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies.
Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.

Tasks:

Adhere to all documentation regulations including but not limited to the EHR System, OASAS, AWARDS, incident reporting, daily logs, progress notes, and medication logging.
Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the Clinical Director such as lighting or equipment problems.
Observe clients for changes in medical condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Clinical Director and Associate Area Director.
Monitor and document patient medication as related to the facility DEA license and regulations including taking vital signs (TPR), applying creams/ointments, collecting laboratory specimens.
Change and wash linens on each assigned shift.
Conduct and document rounds on each shift.
Obtain food handler license within 30 days of written notification from Clinical Director.
Perform various tasks assigned by the Clinical Director as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications:

A high School diploma or equivalent, previous Nursing Assistant experience or Certification preferred .
Skills needed include Proficient use of computer and software applications, moderate reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations, empathetic stance, and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less
Valid Drivers License Preferred

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