Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Residential Care Administrative Assistant (NOLI)

Department: Health Department

Reports To: Residential Care Program Administrator

Rate of Pay/Category: $17.43 - $23.94

Status/Term: Full-time (40 hours) / Non-exempt /

Essential Personnel / Public Safety HR Protocols

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides Administrative support to Residential Care Program Administrator. Routine CRMA duties as needed, including providing personal care, housekeeping, medication administration, food service, laundry and assistance with social and recreational activities to residents in order to maintain independence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work at the discretion of the designated supervisor to meet resident needs

2. Provides direct care to residents as needed

3. Scheduling of resident medical and dental appointments in a timely fashion. Provides needed transportation.

4. Reviews resident records weekly/monthly to ensure information is current and accurately reflects resident’s service needs and goals. Submits audits to Program Administrator for approval.

5. Lead CRMA: Oversees medications, orders/ordering, prescription pick-up, staff compliance with medication policies, and administration of prescribed medications. Oversees M.A.R. documentation and coordinates with on-call RN as needed.

6. Provides on-call coverage as needed by Program Administrator

7. Supervision and implementation of appropriate daily menu and needed shopping to fulfill menu requirements

8. Resident shopping needs conducted twice weekly, as well as assigned resident outings

9. Conducts daily report to Program Administrator to include, but not limited to: census, daily appointments, resident concerns, medication changes, medication errors, resident needs, due MDS

10. Assists with lunch service Monday-Friday. Returns lunch bag to Senior Meals daily.

11. Provides administrative support of assigned tasks to Program Administrator daily.

12. Filing of assigned documentation.

13. Facilitates communication between outside entities and the Program Administrator

14. Collects admission documentation and submits for approval to Program Administrator

15. Medication destruction per Public Safety Protocols

16. Essential functions of the position require the employee to maintain an on-call status on either an intermittent or regularly scheduled basis

17. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (i.e., education required/preferred, skills required/preferred, years of experience required/preferred)

2 years administrative/ office experience required

2 years geriatric care experience required

Possesses an understanding of the native culture or a willingness to learn

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability and willingness to respect the independence, privacy, and dignity of tribal elders

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work flexible hours and complete a variety of tasks

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS: (i.e., driver’s license, professional licensing/certification)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Associate’s Degree AND willing to be CRMA certified within 3 months of hire

OR

Certified Medical Assistant (C.M.A.)

OR

Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:(i.e., physical requirements of position, job environment/conditions)

Ability to physically assist residents with moving from one location to another. Physical strength to perform a variety of bending, moving, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Ability to operate routine cleaning equipment (e.g. vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, etc.)

Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.43 - $23.94 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indian Island, ME 04468: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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