What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Trained Staff position at Woods Services?
Overview
We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed, and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid time off/sick time
- On-site FREE medical center
- 403b retirement plan
- Continuing education programs
- Tuition-assisted program
- Career growth opportunities
Salary: Starting at $15 / hour
Job Summary
The Medication Trained Staff (MTS) will be responsible for the administration of prescribed medications and approved treatments to assigned clients. The MTS will be responsible for duties surrounding medication per Children and Youth 3800 Regulations including treatments, and Adult 6400 Regulations, observation and reporting, documentation, and completion of all aspects of the Medication Training Program (MAP) as trained through the (MAP).
Responsibilities
Upon successful completion of the Medication Training Program (MAP), the MTS will:
- Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications as ordered by the physician.
- Administer treatments as ordered by the physician and within the scope of the MAP.
- Document the administration of medications, treatments, etc. on all appropriate forms.
- Immediately report to the nurse any issues re: medication errors, pharmacy errors, unusual signs, and symptoms, etc.
- Report to the nurse any client behaviors/actions that are inconsistent with the client’s normal behavior.
- Actively participate as a member of the Medication Review Team.
- Provide and reinforce medication teaching to the clients, as explained by the nurse.
- Actively participates in and contributes to the therapeutic community through the implementation, coordination, and support of programmatic components.
- Ensures the client’s safety and well-being; actively supervises clients in accordance with each client’s needs, treatment goals, program policies, and procedures.
- Serves as a role model to clients with respect to mature appropriate behavior.
- Communicates with family members and/or agency personnel in a positive, effective manner.
- Maintains the confidentiality of clients and their families/guardians.
- Participates as a member of the program’s interdisciplinary treatment team, contributes information regarding client progress in relation to the individual’s general well-being; identifies treatment goals and strategies (including individualized protocols), his or her role and function within the program milieu, special needs, community and family interactions, and other pertinent information. Documents information as directed.
- Implements crisis stabilization procedures as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures. In the event of any emergency, communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person. Prepares incident reports as directed.
- May be requested to drive a program vehicle. If driving, must show proof of valid driver’s license and successfully complete Woods Services driver training program.
- Serves as the observer of restraints and completes necessary forms.
- Reviews and ensures progress notes meet compliance criteria, as defined by regulations.
- Participates in required staff development orientation and continuing in-service training.
- Upon completion of required training, administers emergency first aid treatment (including CPR) and implements fire safety procedures in accordance with Woods’ policies and procedures.
- Responsible to obtain 40 hours of in-service training annually including fire safety, CPR (certified), blood-borne pathogens, positive approaches, safety techniques, suicide precautions, cultural diversity, and passive restraints as well as the MAP yearly practicum.
- Receives/provides relevant information (written and oral) regarding clients, milieu status, and programming to/from successive shift staff.
Qualifications
- Proof of a High School Diploma, GED, or College Degree is required.
- Must successfully complete all aspects of the Medication Administration training program including the practicum and monitoring portions of the program.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
About Woods Services
Woods Services is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based non-profit population health network and advocacy organization that along with its six affiliate organizations provides life-long innovative, comprehensive, and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health, and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs.
Our Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents and provides outpatient and day programs.
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