CMA/DSP - Marion, 2nd shift, Fulltime Knoxville, IA vacancy at Community Care, Inc. in Knoxville

Community Care, Inc. is at the momment seeking for CMA/DSP - Marion, 2nd shift, Fulltime Knoxville, IA on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:52:12 GMT. DESCRIPTION The Direct Support Professional / Certified Medication Aide (Marion County Care Facility) will be responsible for passing medications to the individuals at the designated times and providing drug counseling to the individuals when necessary. This is a 2nd shift, fulltime position in Knoxville, IA. DUTIES *Assist individuals in ADLs, personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, meal...

CMA/DSP - Marion, 2nd shift, Fulltime Knoxville, IA

Location: Knoxville Iowa

Description: Community Care, Inc. is at the momment seeking for CMA/DSP - Marion, 2nd shift, Fulltime Knoxville, IA right now, this vacancy will be placed in Iowa. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. DESCRIPTION

The Direct Support Professional / Certified Medication Aide (Marion County Care Facility) will be ! responsible for passing medications to the individuals at the designated times and providing drug counseling to the individuals when necessary. This is a 2nd shift, fulltime position in Knoxville, IA.

DUTIES

• Assist individuals in ADLs, personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, meal planning, budgeting, and vocational skills, to support the team effort.
• Administer medications utilizing the five patient rights.
• Administer medications and treatments in a private area.
• Report changes in condition to nursing / supervisory staff.
• Communicate with Pharmacy, doctors and other providers in a respectful, timely manner.
• Documents appropriately on medication administration record.
• Maintain medication cart and ensure work area is clean and stocked.
• Perform monthly vital signs, weights, and B/Ps.
• Assist in crisis situations utilizing CPI principles and techniques when needed.
• Comple! te Quarterly Goal Tracking Forms, as assigned.
• Comple! te incident reports whenever needed in a timely manner.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner (end of shift).
• Other job related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass TB test, physical, and drug screen prior to hire and as required by regulation and/or policy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, kneel, push, pull, sit on floor, and walk up and down steps on a regular basis.
• Possess a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
• Satisfactory results on background checks with previous employers, criminal and abuse registries, etc.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to complete required agency and department trainings within 90 days, and ability to maintain and utilize skills taught.
• Ability to ! communicate verbally in person and by phone.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and notes.
• Ability to comprehend and implement department, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to comprehend and implement each individual's programs and procedures.
• Ability to act responsibly in a crisis, use good judgment skills, and willingly perform restraining techniques as needed.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Current Iowa CMA licensure required, combined with demonstrated competence in license / certification skill set.
• Assist individuals in ADLs, personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, meal planning, budgeting, and vocational skills, to support the team effort.
• Administer medications utilizing the five patient rights.
• Administer medications and treatments in a private area.
• Report changes in condition to nursing / supervisory s! taff.
• Communicate with Pharmacy, doctors and other providers i! n a respectful, timely manner.
• Documents appropriately on medication administration record.
• Maintain medication cart and ensure work area is clean and stocked.
• Perform monthly vital signs, weights, and B/Ps.
• Assist in crisis situations utilizing CPI principles and techniques when needed.
• Complete Quarterly Goal Tracking Forms, as assigned.
• Complete incident reports whenever needed in a timely manner.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner (end of shift).
• Other job related duties, as assigned.

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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:52:12 GMT

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