DSP​/Medical Assistant Morning

Overview

DSP/Medical Assistant, Full-time (40 hours), 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday–Friday (Morning). The role is with The Salvation Army.

• Provides and ensures a safe, clean, and home-like environment; informs Program Manager of Physical Plant needs.
• Promptly informs the Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager of any serious incident or violations of resident and/or staff rights, according to established policies.
• Develops Activities of Daily Living (A.D.L.) and Independent Living Skills (I.L.S.) for residents as it relates to needs and treatment goals.
• Maintains knowledge of each resident’s medical, psychological, cognitive, and social needs; ensures programming aligns with needs and treatment goals.
• Maintains and submits timely and accurate records and reports (daily goal data, monthly progress notes, summaries, etc.).
• Maintains and checks Medication Administration Records daily as needed; orders medications per doctor’s orders and schedules medication appointments.
• Reviews residents’ medical records to ensure follow-up appointments are completed; communicates with nurse and management about appointments/follow-ups.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment meetings and regularly scheduled resident reviews.
• Provides habilitation services as prescribed in each client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service Plan, Habilitation Plan).
• Assists in transporting individuals to programs, community activities, medical appointments, and home visits.
• Assists clients in skill development in daily living, domestic living, recreation, and socialization.
• Reports any deficiencies in habilitation services or safety issues to management; reports abuse and facility problems as required.
• Ensures residents’ nutritional needs are met and assists with feeding as necessary; assists with meal preparation as needed.
• Manages agency/resident funds as assigned for purchases; escorts individuals to medical appointments and completes required forms.
• Communicates with Program Nurse and supervisors about residents and program issues to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains knowledge of residents’ medical appointments and follow-up needs; collaborates with housekeeping/cook on facility maintenance as needed.
• Adheres to essential functions of the job as listed in the description and follows attendance standards per supervision.
• Completes medication certification and maintains proficiency; performs housekeeping duties as assigned; and participates in other duties as required by the Program Manager.
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the served population.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s Degree preferred; minimum of one year’s experience in Human Services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to learn and use computer systems; strong teamwork and professional conduct.
• Experience in medical care and interaction with medical professionals.
• Must pass AMAP certification training and maintain valid certification throughout employment.
• Valid Driver’s License; ability to drive a large vehicle (wheelchair or 15-seated van).
• SCIP R and CPR & First Aid required.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level

Location:

Bronx, NY

Note:

This posting may include additional job-related postings; refer to the employer for the specific role details.