Health Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

Dix Hills, United States YAI Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Health Care Specialists provide medical systems oversight and training of direct care staff in such systems in residential group homes, under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN). Participates in team meetings, including program-specific meetings and provides medically related in-service to residential program staff. Communicates relevant medical and treatment information to program staff as directed by RN and oversees medication inventory system. Performs direct care (DSP) responsibilities as needed.

Location:

Dix Hills

Hours: 

Monday - Friday:  6:30am - 2:30pm

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

All Health Care Specialists perform the following tasks:

  • Provides guidance to program staff, setting the tone and ensuring that the standards of care are followed
  • Maintains responsibility for ongoing oversight of the maintenance within the medical systems including Digital Agency, ensuring that all anecdotal and other paperwork is properly completed, filed and kept up to date, and reflected in system with appropriate details.
  • Stays up-to-date with current medical issues, diagnoses, needs and recommendations based on Plan of Nursing Service (PONS) for the people we support at assigned program under the supervision of the nurse.
  • Maintains knowledge of level of supervision each person we support requires while sleeping, eating, fall precautions and performance of ADL’s and ensures that this level of supervision is provided to protect the health and safety of the people we support.
  • Ensures that all staff have adequate knowledge of medical needs of the people we support and proactively communicates new diagnoses and treatments to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), as directed by the nurse.
  • Trains new staff in medical needs as directed by nurse, including medical systems in DA
  • Serves as liaison between the residence and medical providers, services and families as needed.
  • Promotes the integration of health services by ensuring that diets are followed, reinforcers are appropriate, and that all staff monitor medical issues and follow up on doctor’s recommendations.
  • Conducts timely reviews of anecdotals and presents questions to team as needed to ensure complete and accurate documentation of medical information.
  • Provides efficient and professional communications regarding medical information via the staff logbook, emails and any in-house communications.
  • Ensures proper scheduling of medical appointments and that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner.
  • Oversees the medication inventory system, the medication cabinet checks and OTC inventory, performing all required checks and inventories within applicable timeframes.
  • Mentors new direct support staff currently enrolled in the AMAP course and assists nurse during course, as needed.
  • Conducts AM medical meetings and participates in team meetings providing updates regarding appointments, follow-ups and medical conditions and documenting relevant information.
  • Performs direct support professional tasks in addition to HCS duties, as required.
  • Performs all related work, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • HS diploma/GED; and
  • At least 1 year of direct support professional experience on the morning shift, including medical responsibilities; and
  • Maintain AMAP status in good standing; and
  • Tuberculosis mandatory for most positions
  • Valid Driver’s License may be required, based on position/location
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks
  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of medical conditions
  • Willingness to take initiative and ability to guide and train others
  • Ability to meet essential physical demands of position, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan if/as needed.

Benefits:

  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for Full time positions)
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type)
  • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more

Compensation:

  • $19.50/Hour
Company DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.Company DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.

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