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
- PTO- Paid time off
- On-site medical center
- 403b retirement plan
- Continuing education programs
- Tuition-assistance program
- Career growth opportunities
Salary : Starting at $18 / hour - depending on experience / education
Job Summary
The Medication Administration Trainer will be responsible for providing training for unlicensed staff at Woods Services to properly administer medications to individuals who receive our services. The Trainer will attend and successfully complete the Department of Public Welfare Office of Developmental Program (DPW / ODP) training course. The Trainer will collaborate with others in the Training Department to ensure residential new hires successfully complete the DPW / ODP med administration course. The Trainer will be responsible for all duties as outlined in the Trainer Manual including observation, reporting, and completion of all documentation as required by DPW / ODP.
Upon successful completion of the DPW / ODP Training course, the Trainer :
Instructs unlicensed staff on how to properly administer medications as defined in the DPW / ODP Medication Administration ManualObserves and monitors unlicensed staff as defined in the regulations by DPW / ODPConducts medication observations and Medication Administration Record (MAR) reviews for both initial training and annual practicumsUses the Standard Checklist provided by DPW / ODP to conduct MAR reviewsConducts and documents, on existing skill sheets, annual practicum observationsConducts and documents quarterly reviews of MAR's using standard criteriaEnters results of both medication observations and quarterly MAR reviews onto the training data summary sheetsMaintains all training recordsProvides feedback to Nursing Administration about issues raised concerning policy and procedures related to medication administrationProvides feedback to Nursing Administration about specific areas of difficulty observed with regard to staff performanceParticipates in Woods Services QI process around medication administration to help identify systemic issuesConducts training for unlicensed staff on administering all medication routes (oral ear, eye, topical, etc).Obtains 40 hours of in-service training annually, including fire safety, CPR (certified Child / Adult), bloodborne pathogens, positive approaches, safety techniques, suicide precautions, substance abuse, cultural diversity, and passive restraintsAdministers medications as MTS when requiredMust be employed by Woods Services as an MTS for at least six months.Must attend and complete the Medication Administration Train the Trainer Course as required by DPW / ODP and maintain a Certificate of Training.Must complete and pass the medication administration course as outlined by the PA Department of Public Welfare Office of Developmental ProgramsCertification in Adult / Child CPR and First Aid is required.A demonstrated ability to appropriately acknowledge and respond to multiple needs of the population as required;Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.Must be able to stand for several hours at a time.Prior to employment, medical certification and regulatory clearances are requiredEducation
A High school diploma and 12 semester credit hours, plus 2 years of experience working with Developmental Disabilities preferred. Will consider 5 years of experience with the Developmental Disabilities population in lieu of credit hours.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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