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Description:

HOURS:

Part-time grave shift with limited benefit eligibility

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all by monitoring and documenting client's behaviors and vital signs. Works collaboratively with clinicians and credentialed staff to complete routine duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare patient admission to the facility by completing patient screening, screen for potential medical issues, record patient vitals, and complete all agency forms in the admission packet. Have a working knowledge of all STARS, Mental Health and other social service agencies within Spokane County and facilitate client movement through identified systems. Prepare and complete referral and discharge forms. Search and accurately inventory patient property. Check and record patient vital signs. Keep accurate count of all patients and perform periodic room checks. Assist with medication observation for patients. Prepare breakfast. Answer phones and refer appropriately. Conduct educational and informational community meetings. Ensure safety of patients and staff by following the policies and procedures. Attend all mandatory staff meetings. Adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR laws and regulations to ensure patient confidentiality. General light cleaning such as laundry, mopping and maintaining clean communal areas and workspaces. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

No prior experience or training. No education required.

Computer skills required:

Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently required to stand. Frequently required to walk. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. Continually required to talk or hear. Frequently exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.