Medical Assistant​/CNA * NOC Shift

Description

First Steps Recovery is a full-continuum program specializing in addiction treatment. We are committed to the safety, comfort, and success of every resident that comes to us seeking treatment. As such, we provide clients with all of the resources they need to begin treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and recover from that addiction, as well as provide the tools to help them learn how to enjoy life again.

Medical Assistant/CNAs are responsible for the shift-by-shift supervision of the resident milieu and attending to resident's essential needs while on detoxification and residential protocols. Medical Assistant/CNAs are the core of our company with unparalleled access to residents requiring the greatest representation of our professionalism, values, and culture.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assisting with admissions of residents including orientation, intake assessment, urine screen, medication management, protocols and recurring assessments, secure search/storage of personal property.
• Assist Physicians While they are conducting rounds.
• Adherence to JCAHO and state resident care standards.
• Communicating with physician, entering physician orders, and following physician orders in overseeing resident medication management.
• Proficient documentation in KIPU Systems resident management software.
• Documenting residents' daily progress.
• Establishing a consistent presence and awareness of resident behavior.
• Enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness of facility.
• Facilitating program activities and maintaining resident schedules.
• Delegation of necessary tasks to behavioral health technicians and fulfilling behavioral health technicians' duties as needed.
• Recurring assessment, interaction, observation, and documentation of residents.
• Communicating thoroughly and accurately verbally and via shift notes to ensure continuity of high quality of care.
• Participation in shift change with LVN/BHT.
• Crisis Intervention.
• Conducting resident discharge/transition, returning resident personal items, logging, and following destruction of medication procedures, coordinating resident transportation and continuity of care with next level of care environment and/or facility.
• Completion of Survey Monkey shiftily check list.
• Accepting feedback and direction from the Physician
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Ability to multi-task, delegate tasks, manage resident care, maintain facility standards.
• Desire to assist those with chemical dependency in their recovery.

• Minimum High School Graduate or GED required.
• Medical Assistant/CNA Certification requried

• 1-2 years' experience in recovery or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.

• Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
• Proficiency in KIPU Systems Resident Management Software preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License required
• CPR/First AID
• Certified Medical Assistant/CNA

• Negative TB test results
• Medical Clearance to work
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings

Frequently:
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Transverse Stairs
• Handling / Using Fingers

Occasionally:
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

• Reach Outward
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Squat or Kneel
• Bend or Twist

• Ability to lift/carry 20-50…