DEPARTMENT: Samaritan Center for Adult Care
REPORTS TO: Adult Day Services Director
SUPERVISES: NA
STATUS: Contingent – On Call, up to 20 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Schedule will typically be between 9 am and 3 pm.
FUNCTION: Responsible for the general supervision of participants, providing personal care to the participants, providing medication administration and general health monitoring along with nursing assessments, documentation and communication with participant’s physician.
Responsibilities
DUTIES:
Provide administration of medication and documentation of suchProvide nursing treatments per physician’s ordersDevelop and update participant’s plan of care with input from assessments and the inter-disciplinary teamMaintain monthly and episodic nursing notes on each participantConsult, as needed, in initial evaluation, admission and discharge decisionsMaintain communication with physician regarding participant status at least upon admission and every ninety daysPerform and/or supervise all participant nursing assessments including vital signs, weights, and blood glucose finger stick tests. Provide follow up of findings as neededRespond to emergencies in participant careProvide input on monthly activity calendar regarding health and exercise programsAdvise on daily snack schedule and create monthly calendar of snack ideasMaintain open communication with participants and caregivers including feedback and health information when neededProvide staff in-services as needed and/or when directed by Program DirectorMaintain staff training logs and assist in ensuring annual trainings are complete for all staffAssist with reviewing and updating policies and procedures to maintain safety and compliance with multiple funding sources. Order necessary medical, safety, and health suppliesProvide the supervision and personal care needs of the participants including, but not limited to, assistance with ambulating, eating, grooming, and toiletingAssist with the implementation and documentation of Individual Service Plans as required Observe and report any change in participant status to the caregivers, physician, and/or directorAssume appropriate team responsibilities to meet program needsAssist with training and directing volunteers including, but not limited to, Mature Service workers and Job and Family Service – Work Experience Program workers.Assist, as needed, with meal site tasks including, but not limited to, meal orders, set up, and clean upParticipate in at least twelve hours of in-service or continuing education on appropriate topics each calendar yearMaintain CPR and First Aide CertificationWhen necessary, perform janitorial duties related to the Adult Day Center. For example, sweep/vacuum/mop daily; clean bathrooms and restock paper products/soap as needed; remove trash from all offices/kitchen/bathrooms; clean windows as needed; dust furniture & blinds as needed; replace light bulbs as needed; sweep, shovel and salt sidewalks and patios as needed. Be conscientious of safety related matters throughout the building and on the propertyOther duties as assigned by the Program Director, Activity Director, and/or Corps Officer Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a high school graduate, or have successfully completed a GEDMust have a current, valid Registered Nurse license for the state of OhioMust be able to provide nursing services within the nurse’s scope of practiceMust pass Criminal Background Check with no disqualifying offenses Must be CPR and First Aide Certified Must be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust possess a valid Ohio Drivers LicenseMust be at least 21 years of age Must be capable of performing routine cleaning tasks Must be reliable and dependableMust have understanding and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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