Unit Clerk

at  RHA Health Services LLC

TYPE:

Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers for a single location of the business. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish tasks.
Pay: $16.25/hr

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report all changes in the supported individual’s condition to the RN immediately.
• Report all accidents and incidents observed to the RN immediately.
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears and bruises. Report defective equipment to the RN.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the supported individual to the RN.
• Report all allegations of supported individual abuse and/or misappropriate use of people supported property.
• Weigh and measure people supported as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs), as instructed.
• Assist people supported with dressing/undressing, as necessary.
• Assist people supported with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toenails). (Note: Does not include diabetic residents).
• Assist people supported with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., takes to bathroom, offers bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.) and maintain toileting program as identified in the care plan.
• Administer medications and feedings via a gastrostomy tube per physicians orders and as delegated by the licensed nurses.
• Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Perform colostomy care.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist in transporting people supported to/from appointments, activity, and social programs and for out of center appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.