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First Steps Recovery•Shingle Springs, CA

19d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

First Steps Recovery is a full-continuum program specializing in addiction treatment. We are committed to the safety, comfort, and success of every resident that comes to us seeking treatment. As such, we provide clients with all of the resources they need to begin treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and recover from that addiction, as well as provide the tools to help them learn how to enjoy life again. POSITION SUMMARY Medical Assistant/CNAs are responsible for the shift-by-shift supervision of the resident milieu and attending to resident's essential needs while on detoxification and residential protocols. Medical Assistant/CNAs are the core of our company with unparalleled access to residents requiring the greatest representation of our professionalism, values, and culture.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task, delegate tasks, manage resident care, maintain facility standards.
Desire to assist those with chemical dependency in their recovery.
Minimum High School Graduate or GED required.
Medical Assistant/CNA Certification requried
1-2 years' experience in recovery or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.
Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
Proficiency in KIPU Systems Resident Management Software preferred.
Valid Driver’s License required
CPR/First AID
Certified Medical Assistant/CNA
Negative TB test results
Medical Clearance to work
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.

Responsibilities

Assisting with admissions of residents including orientation, intake assessment, urine screen, medication management, protocols and recurring assessments, secure search/storage of personal property.
Assist Physicians While they are conducting rounds.
Adherence to JCAHO and state resident care standards.
Communicating with physician, entering physician orders, and following physician orders in overseeing resident medication management.
Proficient documentation in KIPU Systems resident management software.
Documenting residents' daily progress.
Establishing a consistent presence and awareness of resident behavior.
Enforcing policies and procedures.
Maintaining cleanliness of facility.
Facilitating program activities and maintaining resident schedules.
Delegation of necessary tasks to behavioral health technicians and fulfilling behavioral health technicians' duties as needed.
Recurring assessment, interaction, observation, and documentation of residents.
Communicating thoroughly and accurately verbally and via shift notes to ensure continuity of high quality of care.
Participation in shift change with LVN/BHT.
Crisis Intervention.
Conducting resident discharge/transition, returning resident personal items, logging, and following destruction of medication procedures, coordinating resident transportation and continuity of care with next level of care environment and/or facility.
Completion of Survey Monkey shiftily check list.
Accepting feedback and direction from the Physician
Other duties as assigned by management.