DSP/Medical Assistant F/T (40 HRS)-6am - 2pm Monday-Friday (Morning)

Responsibilities Provides and ensures a safe, clean and normalized home‑like environment at all times. Informs Program Manager of physical plant needs. Promptly informs the Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager of any serious incident or violations of resident and/or staff rights according to established policies. Develops A.D.L. (Activities of Daily Living) and ILS (Independent Living Skills) as they relate to residents. Maintains ongoing knowledge of each resident’s medical, psychological, cognitive and social needs and ensures that programming is appropriate to needs and treatment goals. Maintains and submits timely and accurate records and reports regarding the development status, progress and other related information concerning residents, including daily goal data, monthly progress notes, summaries and other reports as required. Maintains and checks medication administration records daily as needed. Orders and manages individuals’ medications according to doctor’s orders as needed. Schedules individuals’ medication appointments. Reviews individuals’ medical records to ensure all appointments are followed. Communicates daily with nurse and management regarding all individuals’ appointment/follow‑ups. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment meetings and regularly scheduled residents’ reviews as required. Provides habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service Plan, Habilitation Plan). Assists in transporting individuals to and from programs, community inclusion activities, medical appointments, home visits and other activities as needed. Assists each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization. Reports immediately any observed or known deficiencies or inability to provide habilitation services, and all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management. Ensures assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet and assists with feeding as necessary. Organises, assists, supervises and, when necessary, prepares meals for residents. Assumes responsibility for agency and/or resident funds personally assigned for residents or program purchases. Escorts the individuals to medical appointments as scheduled. Completes Staff Information Entry Form when escorting the individuals on medical appointments. Appropriately communicates to Program Nurse and supervisors, both verbally and in writing (i.e. medical consult reports, incident reports, residence’s logbook) regarding resident and/or program issues, ensuring the continuity of care and efficient operation of the residence; reads residence logbook daily. Maintains ongoing knowledge of each resident’s medical appointments and follow‑up needs. Assists Housekeeper/Cook with household cleaning and maintenance of facility. Attendance standards for assigned shifts are at the discretion of Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager. Successfully participates in and passes medication certification course(s) and demonstrates continued proficiency in the administration of medication per established policies. Housekeeping duties as assigned by the Program Manager. Performs related duties as assigned by the Program Manager. Other duties as assigned. Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons and population served. Qualifications H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associates Degree preferred, with a minimum of one year’s experience in Human Services required. Excellent oral & written communication skills, capacity and willingness to learn to use computer systems, demonstrate teamwork philosophy and professional conduct consistent with agency standards. Has respect and consideration for the resident being served. Experience in medical care and interaction with medical professionals. Must pass AMAP certification training and maintain valid certification throughout employment. A valid driver's license is required (must be able to drive a large vehicle which consists of a wheelchair or 15‑seated van). SCIP R and CPR & First Aide required. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory