Program Monitor

Harris House Foundation Inc • Saint Charles, MO, US, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Harris House is seeking a Program Monitor to join its inpatient treatment team in St. Charles. The role provides medication administration under the direction of nursing staff and supportive, functional care for clients with routine daily needs, following established care procedures as directed by nursing leadership. The Program Monitor collaborates with the interdisciplinary team while keeping the client at the center of their care. This is a part-time position scheduled Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Requirements

• Computer skills sufficient to access email and the internet and document in client medical records.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Good customer service skills.
• CPR certification and first aid training.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry 25–50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Fine motor skills to accurately prepare and administer medications.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to observe and assess patient conditions, read labels, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and kneel frequently when assisting residents.
• Patience, empathy, and professionalism when interacting with nurses, physicians, patients, and family members.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level 1 Medication Certification with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Prior direct-care experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, distribute, and document medications.
• Complete client admissions and discharges by following belonging search procedures, administering urine drug screens, and documenting client information in electronic medical records.
• Frequently check in with clients to ensure they are safe and following program guidelines.
• Report client behavioral changes and concerns to the clinical team.
• Provide supportive and functional care for clients with routine daily care in accordance with established procedures and nursing leadership direction.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while maintaining the client as the director of their care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed