Duet, Substitute Medical Support Worker

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Omaha, NEtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 13 Days Agojob requisition :
R-4374
** Job Title
** Duet, Substitute Medical Support Worker
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* * Job Description and Hours
** The Medical Support Worker (MSW) is responsible for supporting the nursing staff in administering medical care to people supported with various medical needs at the Medical Support Units, Jerry Graesser Center (JGC) and in the community. The MSW functions as a member of the individual support planning team and provides the person with the support needed to assure as much independence as possible.

The MSW will encourage and provide opportunities for persons in service to make decisions and to participate in the community. The MSW is also responsible for assisting in training new employees and for transporting people to appointments and events in the community. Work assignments are varied and include daytime, evening, overnight, weekend shifts, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reports to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.  2. The ability to provide services on a flexible basis, including working a variety of hours, locations  and days including some holidays.  
3. Adheres to the agency’s core values and mission with complete regard for the dignity and respect  of each person.  
4. Maintains confidentiality of people supported.  
5. Assess strengths/needs of the person receiving services. Develop, implement, and evaluate  program goals.  
6. Have good communication skills to be able to communicate any medical concerns and effectively  communicate with parents, guardians, and appropriate agency employees. Communicate to the  supervisor any issues which may impact the individual, the family, and/or services.  
7. Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures when  indicated.  
8. Administers medication as prescribed following doctor’s orders and utilizing the correct agency  procedures.  
9. Submits time sheets and other paperwork promptly according to policy.  10. Tends to the daily living needs which can include grooming and hygiene needs, grocery  purchasing, menu planning, household management, cooking, care of clothing, etc.  11. Ensures the upkeep and appearance of environments which can include household cleaning, yard  care, and timely reporting of maintenance needs to supervisor.  12. Attends daily to financial needs which can include entering transactions, establishing, balancing  accounts, ensuring bills are paid on a timely basis, and assisting people in budgeting their money.  

13. Provides and promotes community access needs which can include planning and organizing  recreational activities within appropriate social environments and providing/arranging transportation when needed.  14. Attends all meetings, appointments, and training as assigned by supervisor.  15. Conducts all duties in a professional manner which includes meeting timelines, maintaining  appropriate and professional manner in all areas, and submitting quality written work products.

OTHER

JOB DUTIES:

1. Assists the nurse with admissions and transfers to hospital of the people supported.  
2. Assists the nurse with treatments and cares following training and with supervision by the nurse.  3. All other duties as assigned, which are necessary and appropriate for provision of quality services.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.  2. Must have a high school diploma or GED.  3. Active on the Nebraska nurse aide registry is helpful but not required.  4. 2 years’ experience in human services preferred.

ESSENTIAL

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to pass a criminal background and Adult Protective/Child Protective Services check.  
2. Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license, pass a driving record check and may,  depending on agency needs, be required to have available an automobile with required State  insurance coverage for purposes of transporting persons in services.  
3. Ability to communicate clearly,…