MEDICATION MANAGER-SPRINGVALE ASSISTED LIVING-PT EVENING

MEDICATION MANAGER-SPRINGVALE ASSISTED LIVING-PT EVENING Part Time Clinical Humboldt, IA, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1318 Springvale Assisted Living is seeking a PART-TIME MEDICATION MANAGER for evening shifts. Available schedules include 2:00 PM–10:00 PM OR 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. This position requires every other weekend and every other holiday coverage. Part-time employees enjoy a benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave start accruing on your 1st day of employment. Job Title: MEDICATION MANAGER Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization: The Medication Manager provides care, supervision and support for the Tenants at Springvale Assisted Living and medication management support under the direction of a Delegating Nurse. Reports to: Springvale Assisted Living Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Help plan and implement programs of supervision and care for Tenants of Assisted Living: Provide assistance with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, etc.) or instrumental activities of daily living (use of telephone, housekeeping tasks, laundry, etc.) needed and/or desired by the Tenants and included in the Service Plan. Be accessible to each Tenant per CODE ALERT emergency system. Monitor each Tenant’s patterns of living, physical condition and/or cognitive/emotional status and report status to the House Supervisor or Director. Housekeeping/dietary functions: Escort Tenants to and from the dining room for meals (per Service Plan). Set-up, serve meal, bus tables, wash dishes, etc. Have knowledge of Tenant’s diet to enable Tenant to stay within a specified diet plan (if special diet is ordered). Undertake domestic duties such as emptying waste containers, vacuuming, general cleaning, washing, ironing, making beds and changing linens, dusting and polishing furniture (Per Service Plan). Maintain the cleanliness of the non-dwelling units of Springvale including but not limited to offices, lounges, beauty shop, hallways, insides of windows, and etc. as per cleaning schedule. Monitor for environment safety hazards, problems or damage to rooms, and any theft. Nurse/Med Manager and social functions: Supervise and arrange activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of Springvale Assisted Living Tenants. Provide companionship, friendship emotional support during Tenant centered daily activities. Relate to Tenants, staff, and guests in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances. Provide support to the Tenant’s family members answering questions about the Tenant’s health and welfare and including them in Tenant’s Service Plan meetings if the Tenant desires their inclusion. Work to maintain a social model of living/care for assisted living Tenants. Assist Tenants with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation OR administer medications as directed in the Service Plan. Record in the Tenant’s chart as needed. Facility functions: Participates in a team care concept by attending and participating in scheduled staff meetings, in-services, and quality assurance programs. Participates in the training of new staff. Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations. Conducts rounds when the Springvale Assisted Living House Supervisor or Registered Nurse is not available. In addition to the functions and duties described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Humboldt County Memorial Hospital’s needs or requirements. Physical & Mental Requirements: Heavylifting, 45 lbs. & over Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. Light carrying, under 15 lbs. Straight pulling Pulling hand over hand Repeated bending Reaching above shoulder Walking Standing Twisting Kneeling Other (please specify)

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Dust Grease and oils Solvents Radiant/electrical energy Slippery/uneven walking surfaces Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects Working around moving objects or vehicles Excessive heat Excessive cold Excessive humidity Fumes, smoke, gases Working with hands in water Vibration Other (please specify) Minimum Educational Requirements: High School Education or equivalent. Experience: Prior Medication Manager experience in Nursing Home or Assisted Living General Subjects of Concern: Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with tenants, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment, and supplies. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments. Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information: *Schedules are subject to change as needed Acknowledgment I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Humboldt County Memorial Hospital