Job Summary: The Adult Day Services – Healthcare Program Assistant supports adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities through person-centered care, health monitoring, and engaging daily activities. This role provides leadership in the area of medication administration, adaptive medical equipment (DME), and personal care, as well as assisting with activities and transportation.
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres - MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.
MORA provides an array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.
Hourly Base Rate: $20.00-$24.00 Hourly DOQ Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
$1,500 Retention Bonus for full-time staff paid out over 1 year.
Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Recreation-ADS:
Facilitates group and individual activity involvement for clients enrolled in the program
Facilitates community outings for clients enrolled in the program
Assists clients with activities of daily living, personal care and behavior support needs
Ensures adequate supervision of clients
Contributes to the interdisciplinary team process: assists with developing and implementing care plans and risk management plans
Completes both electronic and handwritten documentation of client involvement, progress toward goals and healthcare concerns and other necessary information accurately and in a timely fashion
Assists with daily facility maintenance and housekeeping (as requested)
Transports clients by minibus or minivan to and from the program location
Assist clients while they are entering and exiting the vehicle. This may include securing wheelchairs.
Operates program vehicles safely and efficiently and complies with all traffic and safety regulations.
Conducts pre/post-trip inspections of the vehicles at the beginning and end of shift to ensure sound operating conditions (ex., checking lights, tires, mirrors, fuel and oil levels, body damage, etc.)
Immediately reports any delays, accidents, hazards, maintenance requirements, vehicle deficiencies or any other unusual occurrences to the supervisor.
Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the program
Administers medications without errors
Demonstrates mastery of basic computer skills
Reads and follows company policies and procedures
Attends, completes, and maintains current mandatory training requirements
Works harmoniously with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors, and clients
Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Essential Job Responsibilities:
Oversight of the medication administration records (MAR), ensuring they are up to date with current medication lists and information needed for each client
Requesting all medications as needed, prepare the new MARs at the end of each month, file old MARs, check medications weekly, and arrange for replacement of expired medications.
Monitor and prepare PRN medications that are needed to be brought along on outings and transportation routes.
Ensures the safe use of adaptive medical equipment (DME) for the clients
Assist in the onsite training of new employees related to personal care assistance and safe use of adaptive medical equipment (DME) for the clients
Required Qualifications:
Three -five years or more of experience working with people with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities.
Demonstrated experience administering medications and treatment
Demonstrated experience assisting individuals with personal care needs
Must have a current, valid Minnesota driver's license
Must be willing to submit to an annual check of driving record
Must have an acceptable driving record per company policy
Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status
Must hold or be able to obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate (MN Department of Transportation physical) upon employment
Must hold or be able to obtain CPR certification upon employment
Must pass Medication Administration Certification
Desirable Qualifications:
Interest and/or experience in working in a healthcare oversight capacity
Enrollment in or completion of a post secondary program is preferred but not required
Proficient in basic computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of active treatment philosophies as they relate to leisure services
Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status
Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General
Must be able to successfully complete company’s basic job skills assessments
If using own vehicle for company business, must have insurance as required by state law
Benefits: Full time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including:
Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
Dental insurance
Life insurance; employee, spouse and children’s coverage options
Long-term disability and short-term disability
Flexible spending; medical and dependent care 403b retirement plans that match after 1 years of employment
Paid time off up to three weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN) Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within
Cherishing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees. Healthy. Happy. Human. Join us.
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Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.