• Provide routine and emergent medical care as specified by State Regulations and service definitions.
• Administer medications to individuals in a residential setting and review all staff certified in medication administration a minimum of quarterly in order to insure best practices are followed.
• Schedule necessary physician appointments and monitor ongoing scheduling of medical appointments for individuals receiving services to ensure proper documentation is completed following such appointments.
• Update monthly Medication Administration Records ensuring all medications are properly transcribed onto a form and maintain them in accordance with program standards and individual needs.
• Ensure quarterly and six-month physician order updates occur for prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• Coordinate efforts between pharmacies, physicians, laboratories, etc., in order to ensure medical needs of individuals being supported are met and coordinated safely.
• Conduct routine medication counts in order to ensure accurate counts have been documented and that no medication counting errors have occurred.
• Develop and monitor programs to help individuals being supported perform self-administration.
• Participate in preparing annual compliance surveys conducted by the Division of Facility Services.
• Maintain an adequate supply of medical supplies.
• Adhere to person-centered activity schedules as assigned.
• Ensure a safe environment for the individuals being supported and ensure OSHA compliance is maintained.
• Assist individuals in the execution of their rights.
• Promote independence in all areas of activities of daily living.
• Drive and travel, arrange for, or provide transportation to participants as required.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.