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.