Program Monitor

Harris House Foundation • Saint Charles, MO

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Monitor joins the inpatient treatment team in St. Charles and provides medication administration to clients under nursing staff direction. The role provides supportive and functional care for clients’ routine daily needs according to established procedures and direction from nursing leadership. The Program Monitor works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, with a focus on maintaining the client as the director of their care.

This is a part-time position scheduled Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3 P.M. to 11 P.M. The work is primarily in a healthcare or long-term care facility and involves interaction with clients, nurses, physicians, and family members. The position may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and bodily fluids, as well as fast-paced work, interruptions, urgent medication timelines, and stressful situations, including emergencies. Depending on staffing needs, other shifts, weekends, or holidays may be required.

Harris House is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. The role may also include other job-related duties as requested, subject to applicable laws and standards.

Requirements

• Computer skills sufficient to access email and the internet and document in clients’ 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, with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and kneel frequently when assisting residents.
• Patience, empathy, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level 1 Medication Certification with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Prior experience with direct care.
• 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 routine daily care and supportive assistance according to 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed