Medical Assistant

ABBOTT HOUSE • Village of Irvington, NY

17d • $56,000 - $59,574 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safety and daily needs of the children in the unit and acts in accordance with all defined policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant will be mainly assigned to work with medically fragile children.

Requirements

• Degree preferred, or a High School diploma.
• One year’s experience in childcare preferred.
• Ability to work with all children (medically fragile, psychiatric, differently abled).
• Experience as a home attendant is crucial.
• Familiarity with the ORR population
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual (Spanish –preferred), Multicultural.
• All mandated certifications must be taken.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing one on one daily care and supervision for medically and or psychiatrically fragile minors.
• Responsible for providing one on one daily and supervision care for tender aged children.
• Administer & document medication in the medication log.
• Escort children to medical appointments.
• Supervise children who are admitted in the hospital.
• Provide coverage for Youth Specialists whenever it is required.
• Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
• Document patient progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
• Report any incidents that may affect the safety of a resident.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
• Is always aware of the whereabouts of all children.
• Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
• Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
• Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit.
• Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
• Supervises recreational activities.
• Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
• Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
• Uses TRC vehicle appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
• Always provides effective supervision of children.
• Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
• Maintains appropriate ratios.
• Works cooperatively and is a good team player.
• Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
• Any other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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