The Medical Assistant will provide direct supervision and support to residents in a group home, including medication management and assistance with daily living activities. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting resident progress, and assisting with household tasks like meal preparation and cleaning.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license and a successful drug screen. A Medical Assistant certification is required, along with CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to complete it within 30 days.
professional certificateCommunicationDocumentationOrganizationPrioritizationCPRDe-escalationPatient careFirst aidMeal preparationMedication administrationMental health supportHygiene assistanceEnvironmental safetyPsychiatric disorder knowledge
Job description
Description
Established in 2001, MSHN Enterprises is a supervised group home setting for individuals enduring severe and persistant mental illness.
We provide therapeutic psycho-social rehabilitation groups, community outings, medication management, as well as individual therapy.
MSHN also offers enhanced and medically fragile housing services to those individuals who have complex behavioral issues and/or medical issues in addition to mental illness.
These services include treatment and nursing and/or physician professionals.
We are not just a group home, we are a full service supportive living program.
Resident safety:
Ensure residents are safe and not in the way of danger at any time.
Proper Supervision of residents at all times and performing necessary checks.
Never leave any residents by themselves or in a situation where they would be unsupervised.
De-escalate residents to maintain group safety and help them regain self-control.
Immediately report any unsafe environmental circumstances.
Read and befamiliar with fire and other natural disaster evacuation plans.
Professionalism
Be receptive of supervisory feedback, recognizing your own weaknesses and identifying ways to strengthen them.
Maintain all necessary training and seek out additional information that will aide in personal development.
Maintain current knowledge on psychiatric disorders and mental health disorders.
Refrain from gossip and any type of negative ongoing attitudes.
Encourage staff members to refrain from gossip and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Time and attendance
Be on time and ready to work for your shift.
When unable to attend work due to illness, contact your supervisor with as much notice as possible.
If you have a medical condition which causes you to be absent repeatedly, you may notify Human Resources directly to complete any necessary paperwork.
Come to work dressed professionally, ready to do your best.
When requesting time off, requests need to be made 2 weeks in writing in advance to your supervisor.
Team work is key
Every position at MSHN Enterprises is an important part of our success. We are all part of the team that has the same goal of taking care of our clients to ready them for independent living. At any time if you feel as though you have a conflict/issue with another employee, talk with that employee first. If it cannot be resolved, follow the chain of command to resolve it.
Medication assistance
· Check Medication Administration Book (MAR) for missing initials and assist with transferring to “Review” folder · Watch Live Medication supervision pass once a week and record in the “Review” binder · Make/Reschedule/Maintain log of resident’s appointments and assist with transportation if needed · Assist nurse in medication disposal. · Track weekly weights of residents and documentation on the MAR each Monday · Check medical equipment daily to ensure correct operation (Ex. Batteries, B/P cuffs, etc) · Transport residents for lab work · Order medical supplies as needed · Maintain list of needed refills of medication needs · Assist nurse with list for doctor visits/telehealth appointments during the month · Organize and file resident’s paperwork in resident’s folders for nurse and Timas upload
Resident interaction
Conduct Psycho Social Rehabilitation discussions and activities.
Respect the residents' right to privacy and dignity.
Provide positive encouragement as you educate them in order to help them accomplish necessary skills for independent living.
Always model appropriate behavior utilizing yourself as the standard for residents.
As needed assist or supervise residents with personal hygiene needs and appropriate clothing choices.
Remembering that HIPPA governs the residents and their stay at Mid-South HealthNet, Inc
Documentation and communication
Always complete accurate, thorough documentation in a timely manner to include resident interactions and progress towards their goals/objectives.
When completing incident forms, do not leave any blanks or leave out significant information.
Ensure all checklists and deep cleaning logs are completed on time.
Do not be afraid to ask questions.
Complete the intershift communication book and verbally communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
At the beginning of shift; check the staff communication book for new memos and initial any memos after you have read them.
Report all incidents immediately following the proper chain of command.
Environmental cleanliness
Start your shift by completing a walk-through evaluation and addressing any issues. Refer to the daily rounds checklist to ensure everything has been covered. Assist and supervise residents in completion of their chores and/or any cleaning jobs as they arise. Check your shift specific checklists and complete them in a timely manner.
Food preparation
Prepare meals as dictated by the weekly menu or make appropriate substitutions as necessary with proper clearance from your supervisor. Check the menu and takeout food to thaw for the next day's meals. Appropriately label (time/date, what it is) and store any/all left over food items.
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The following are minimum requirements for each position at MSHN Enterprises LLC: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older 2. Valid Divers license or state ID 3. Successful completion of a drug screen 4. Background results within company standards (i.e. no assault, bodily harm, possession of weapons or drug charge) 5. MA Certification 6. Must have CPR & First aid or must complete MSHN CPR/first aid class within first thirty days of employment. Certification must be repeated every 2 years. 7. Good Communication Skills and Organization and Prioritization of Tasks.
