Must have CNA experience!
The Health Care Coordinator/Direct Support Professional (HCC/DSP) is the primary advocate regarding all health issues for individuals receiving services from Sequoyah Enterprises, Inc. (SEI). The HCC/DSP takes primary responsibility for observing, recording, reporting, initiating actions, and following through with all medical needs, while providing assistance with daily living skills development, medication administration, personal care, and behavior development.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Comply with all terms, conditions, and requirements set forth by all regulatory agencies, DDSD policy, as well as the policies and procedures set forth by SEI.
Actively participate as a member of the Team in all meetings involving the individual's medial needs including but not limited to; Admissions, Annual IP Meetings, and Discharge Meetings.
- Provide clear and legible documentation for all medical records, medication logs, and outcomes as specified in each person's Individual Plan (IP). Documentation should be completed at the time of task.
- Schedule all medical appointments and communicate all health related information to the primary physician. Report relevant information back to the Program Manager or designee.
- Obtain paperwork from the physician documenting the findings/recommendations from each visit. Ask for clarification if documentation is not legible or if further explanation is needed.
- Ensure the proper medication is ordered and available for each individual.
- Administer medication in proper dosages and at the designated times per the prescription label.
- Adhere to confidentiality guidelines as outlined by SEI policy and HIPPA regulations.
- Closely monitor the handling and record keeping of the individual's medication(s), to include accurate medication counts, labeling, and disposal of medications.
- Complete a weekly review of all medication records.
- Immediately notify the Program Manager or designee of errors and/or omissions in medication documentation, problems, conflicts, difficulties, accidents, and/or incidents.
- Complete a monthly review of each client's health status, to include dietary needs. Effectively identify early signs of health deterioration or medical risks and bring to the attention of the Program Manager or designee.
- Ensure all medical deficiencies / errors are corrected within the assigned time frames as noted as Quality Assurance Reports.
- Review physician's orders on a routine basis and clarify, if necessary, so that all staff and team members will understand what the physician has ordered, how to do it, when to do it, and what to do if the order cannot be carried out.
- Provide support and assistance to any person receiving services who is experiencing an emotional, behavior, or medical crisis.
- Assist in coordinating all admissions to and discharges from the hospital or medical facility.
- Transport individuals served, as needed, to job sites, social outings, doctor's appointments, home visits, etc. during assigned shift.
- Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of each individual served by teaching safety skills at every opportunity.
- Remain awake, alert, and vigilant at all times to maintain the security of the program.
- Maintain a clean and orderly home environment by performing general cleaning duties.
- Integrate specific training programs with daily activities, including but not limited to household chores, laundry, cooking, personal hygiene & grooming, social & leisure activities, academics, and finances, to provide training opportunities as part of the individual's normal routine whenever possible.
- Complete daily narratives, incident reports, accident reports, etc. for significant activities/events occurring during assigned shift.
- Maintain professional boundaries between employees, families, and individuals served by SEI.
- Provide guidance and direction while being a positive role model to the individuals served by SEI.
- Implement behavior management interventions for individuals while using approved physical intervention techniques when necessary to protect the individuals and others.
- Watch for trends and events leading up to, or following, behavioral outbursts. Report these trends to the Program Manager or designee. Ensure that information about changes in behaviors is documented accurately as they occur.
- Supervise movement of individuals inside and outside the facility.
- Maintain security in buildings, grounds, and other posts; intervene as necessary during emergencies or altercations to prevent AWOL's and to gain physical control of the individuals.
- Exhibit flexibility to changing situations and adapt as necessary to allow for unplanned events, re prioritizing work as necessary.
- Treat individuals served by SEI with dignity and respect and in an age and culturally appropriate manner.
- Attend staff meetings, in-services, required program specific training and on-going training as appropriate and required.
To perform the Health Care Coordinator/Direct Support Professional job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but no all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to serve as the HCC/DSP.
Qualifications, Education, Skills, and Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age for position.
- Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
- Must have dependable transportation, a current driver's license, and acceptable driving record (to drive company vehicles).
- Must be able to legally work in the United States.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
- Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as basic math which includes addition, subtraction, division, and percentages as well as money management skills.
- Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality, recognize boundaries, exhibit patience, and maintain self-control.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Health Care Coordinator/Direct Support Professional has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Training and Development:
The Health Care Coordinator/Direct Support Professional must complete all required trainings within the specified time frames and successfully pass associated tests to meet competency requirements.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical demands necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Health Care Coordinator/Direct Support Professional.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Physically restrain individuals using approved physical intervention techniques.
- Walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, turn in knees, back, wrists, &shoulders, and grasp with both hands (in order to properly perform CPR/First Aid techniques, approved behavior intervention techniques, and lifting/carrying techniques).
- See and hear with or without correction. Specific vision abilities include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus if required to drive a company vehicle.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the Health Care Coordinator/Direct Support Professional.
While working as a HCC/DSP, employees may be required to deal with the following conditions:
- Unconventional work schedules
- Probable exposure to profanity, violent, and/or offensive behavior from the individuals served.
- Probable exposure to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.
- Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.
The Health Care Coordinator/Direct Support Professional must react appropriately in times of crisis that may include verbal and physical aggression from the individuals served. In addition, they must understand and evaluate the potential for a medical or behavioral emergency.
The employee in this position works in a homelike atmosphere. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CNA: 1 year (Required)
- HCC: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
