Clinical Assistant Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Clinical Assistant Perkins School for the Blind – 3.9

Watertown, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$40.3K – $49K a year 11 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Crisis intervention Working with people with developmental disabilities CPR Certification Google Workspace Long term care experience Medication administration Working with people with disabilities BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Experience with children EMR systems Entry level Nursing Full Job Description Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Health Services, you will provide vital signs, activities of daily living, and give medications to students under the medication delegation program. You will also provide pertinent medical information to registered nurses. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations include the following: Obtaining, measuring and recording vitals signs, according to the specific health needs of student Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse, advanced practice provider and or physician Medication administration Provide g-tube feeds Provide basic care including ADL’s, lifts/transfers, body-charts, etc Health Services clinic support (assist with trainings, vital signs, equipment support) Liaison between cottages and program nurses Collecting, verifying and recording required information according to established procedures and instructions Adheres to health services policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory agencies. Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned Knowledge and Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, correspondence and effectively present information; Ability to respond to questions from groups, family or advocates. Maintain current ProCPR Able to Safety Care as necessary, including non violent crisis intervention. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or college degree Nursing Assistant or equivalent certification Currently in the last year of an accredited Nursing School Current BLS CPR Proficiency in Google suite Proficient in electronic medical records and electronic medication administration Experience working with children with developmental disabilities; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience, a plus Experience in a Long term care facility or a facility delivering care to many patients at once Physical Demand Normal for a school environment with special needs students. May be required to lift up to 50lbs. If hired as a regular employee at Perkins, we have benefits that put you first, including an employer contributing retirement plan, tuition reimbursement from day one, professional development, personal days, paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint, charming and historical, a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards. Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination .