Unit Clerk / Administrative Coordinator

We are hiring for:

Unit Clerk / Administrative Coordinator

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 consumers at Behavioral Health Offices. Relies on the direction and supervision to accomplish tasks. Typically reports to a RN or LPN. Requires a High School Diploma or GED. CNA Certification preferred but not required.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:
High school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear

Calling all compassionate and caring behavioral health professionals who are looking to partner with a community based service provider offering mental health and substance abuse services where individuals live and work.

In this dynamic and rewarding role, there is an emphasis on creating interventions that are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning for the client in the community.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Behavioral Health Services where we put people first!

This position provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to consumers at Behavioral Health Offices.  Relies on the direction and supervision to accomplish tasks. 

Additional Responsibilities Include:

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

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state preferred