Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

HOURS: Part-time grave shift with limited benefit eligibility

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all by monitoring and documenting client’s behaviors and vital signs. Works collaboratively with clinicians and credentialed staff to complete routine duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepare patient admission to the facility by completing patient screening, screen for potential medical issues, record patient vitals, and complete all agency forms in the admission packet.

· Have a working knowledge of all STARS, Mental Health and other social service agencies within Spokane County and facilitate client movement through identified systems.

· Prepare and complete referral and discharge forms.

· Search and accurately inventory patient property.

· Check and record patient vital signs.

· Keep accurate count of all patients and perform periodic room checks.

· Assist with medication observation for patients.

· Prepare breakfast.

· Answer phones and refer appropriately.

· Conduct educational and informational community meetings.

· Ensure safety of patients and staff by following the policies and procedures.

· Attend all mandatory staff meetings.

· Adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR laws and regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.

· General light cleaning such as laundry, mopping and maintaining clean communal areas and workspaces.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· No prior experience or training.

· No education required.

· Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequently exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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