Health Care Support Specialist
Storm Lake, Storm Lake, Iowa, United States of America
Req #714
Friday, January 10, 2025
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual.
Health Care Support Specialist
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Support the medical and health needs of Hope Haven clients residing in the RBSCL homes.
2. Ensure that Health Services policies are adhered to in accordance with all applicable regulations.
3. Ensure compliance with the Hope Haven policies, particularly the Medication Administration policies.
4. Support the CLS, Lead and DSP staff in the daily oversight of clients' health conditions..
5. Assist with scheduling medical appointments and assist in the transportation when possible, including attending virtual psychiatric appointments.
6. Provide emergency and first aid care as needed.
7. Supervise the administration of medication across all Hope Haven; maintain and conduct reviews of health records and services, per standards or regulations, via records or direct observation.
8. Obtain prior authorizations of medications as required.
9. Attend or provide appropriate information for client team meetings.
10. Provide on-call assistance as scheduled.
11. Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures across all Hope Haven.
12. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
13. Other duties as assigned by Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to apply first aid procedures.
2. Ability to drive.
3. Ability to be mobile.
4. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current and maintenance of Iowa L.P.N. or R.N. License.
2. Experience preferred in the area of disabilities and mental health.
3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
4. Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out work tasks, in the form of either oral or written directions.
5. Demonstrated ability to train staff.
6. Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
7. Up-to-date physical with approved health status to work.
8. . Ability to work with children with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and behavior concerns, providing support in all aspects of daily living as recommended by the HCS and according to each client's individual plan.
8. Clearance from a criminal background check and abuse reporting check at time of hire and DOT annually.
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Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $23.00
- Max Hiring Rate $27.50
- Storm Lake, Storm Lake, Iowa, United States of America