Program Monitor

Harris House Foundation • Saint Charles, MO

2d

About The Position

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

The position includes medication management, distribution, and documentation; completing client admissions and discharges; checking in with clients to support safety and adherence to program guidelines; and reporting behavioral changes and concerns to the clinical team. Admissions and discharges include following belonging search procedures, administering urine drug screens, and documenting client information in electronic medical records.

Work is primarily in a healthcare or long-term care facility and involves frequent interaction with clients, nurses, physicians, and family members. The environment may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and bodily fluids. The pace can be fast, with interruptions, urgent medication timelines, and stressful situations, including emergencies. Evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required depending on staffing needs.

This description does not list every duty. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions, subject to applicable laws and standards. Harris House is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to access email and the internet and document in a client's medical record.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods throughout a 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 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.
• CPR certification and first aid training.
• Prior experience with direct care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication management, distribution, and documentation.
• Provide supportive and functional care for clients with routine daily needs in accordance with established procedures and nursing leadership direction.
• Complete client admissions and discharges, including 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.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team, maintaining the client as the director of their care.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

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