Certified Medication Aide

Overview:

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services - Non-nursing;

FTE/Hours per pay period:

Department: Residential Care - Chatham Oaks;

Shift: 2nd Shift 2:00pm-10:30pm; rotating weekends; 40 hours/week

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Chatham Oaks Residential Care Facility, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Iowa City.

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Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
Cultivates a safe, supportive and professional relationship with consumers with a chronic mental illness and/or other disabilities.
Develops measurable goals for those consumers, establishing service plans based on consumer needs and desires.
Provides skill teaching and assisting with daily living in a residential setting.
Documentation of goal progress and relevant personal interventions in an objective, clear and brief manner.
Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.
Qualifications:

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education

High School diploma or equivalency required.

Qualifications/Experience

Valid Iowa Certified Medication Aide