IDD Unit Clerk

RHA Health Services • Murfreesboro, TN

5d

About The Position

The IDD Unit Clerk provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to people with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. The role relies on direction and supervision to accomplish tasks and supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use challenges. This is a regular position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Regularly required to lift 20 pounds and able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to pull at least 25 pounds.
• Able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly stand and walk.
• Demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, requiring work on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear.
• Complete pre-employment criminal background and registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Provide proof of employment history or references if required.
• For positions requiring driving, provide a driver's license, driver's insurance, and a vehicle if required to transport individuals.

Responsibilities

• Immediately report changes in a supported individual’s condition to the RN.
• Immediately report observed accidents and incidents to the RN.
• Report injuries of unknown source, including skin tears and bruises.
• Report defective equipment to the RN.
• Report grievances and complaints made by supported individuals to the RN.
• Report allegations of abuse of supported individuals or misappropriation of their property.
• Weigh and measure supported individuals as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations as instructed.
• Assist supported individuals with dressing and undressing as necessary.
• Assist with nail care, including clipping, trimming, and cleaning fingernails and toenails; diabetic residents are excluded from this task.
• Assist with bowel and bladder functions, including toileting and use of bedpans, urinals, or portable commodes, and maintain toileting programs as identified in care plans.
• Administer medications and feedings through a gastrostomy tube in accordance with physician orders and as delegated by licensed nurses.
• Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Perform colostomy care.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting supported individuals into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
• Assist with transporting supported individuals to and from appointments, activities, social programs, and other out-of-center appointments as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED