Caregiver
Company: MSHN Enterprises
Location: Dayton
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Established in 2001, MSHN Enterprises is a supervised group home
setting for individuals enduring severe and persistent 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 be familiar with fire
and other natural disaster evacuation plans. PROFESSIONALISM: Be
receptive to supervisory feedback, recognize your own weaknesses,
and identify ways to strengthen them. Maintain all necessary
training and seek out additional information that will aid 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
that 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. TEAMWORK 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: Adhere to policy and
procedure of Medication Assistance as overviewed in Medication
Assistance documentation. Ensuring that the correct medication and
the correct resident on the correct schedule are being done and
appropriately initialing the MAR while medication assistance is
going on. Sending the correct medications with residents as they go
on outings or pass and notifying ED and/or LPN of any discrepancies
in medication or if the medication is running low for some reason.
Appropriately document any PRN medications as they are needed.
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 the 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. 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 the 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 The following are minimum requirements for each
position at MSHN Enterprises LLC: 1. Must be 18 years of age or
older2. Valid Divers license or state ID3. Successful completion of
a drug screen4. Background results within company standards (i.e.
no assault, bodily harm, possession ofweapons or drug charge)5.
High School Diploma or GED (or certificate/ diploma of highest
level of education)6. Must have CPR & First aid or must complete
MSHN CPR/first aid class within first thirty days ofemployment.
Certification must be repeated every 2 years.7. Must TB-Skin test
result or complete test through MSHN within the first thirty days
of employment.Test will be repeated annually.8. Good Communication
Skills and Organization and Prioritization of Tasks. Required
qualifications:
Keywords: MSHN Enterprises, Chattanooga , Caregiver, Healthcare , Dayton, Tennessee
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