Medical secretary transporter

The Medical Secretary/Transporter position includes the thoughtful and responsive delivery of services (personal care, medication administration, and feedings) to individuals with extensive support needs while on medical appointments. Providing the individuals, who call Horizons home, with the upmost respect and dignity is essential to the delivery of high quality services. Our goal is to ensure that Horizons fosters each individual’s highest quality of life. This position is a representative of the Horizons inter-disciplinary team and the serves as the residents advocate while attending these appointments. Collaborative working relationships with various Horizons team members is essential to successful communication and service-delivery. This position also requires a flexible work schedule.

Minimum Training and Experience

Must be 21 years old and have obtained a High School Diploma or equivalent. Prefer candidates with work or volunteer experience with individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID). Must possess adequate written and oral communication skills. Must complete orientation, medication administration, and van trainings with proficiency in all related procedures. Must secure and maintain all other required certifications, see list below. Must have the ability to make sound decisions. Must treat all employees with respect and in a manner that will promote teamwork and a positive working environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provides active treatment, assistance, and/or instruction to individuals in the areas of dressing, grooming, toileting, bathing, eating, sleeping, behavior interventions, corrective devices, and medical care as needed.
2. Supports the operations of the program areas as assigned to promote a positive work environment for the staff and a positive home/school/day program environment for the individuals.
3. Engages individuals in accordance with their programs and plans. Ensures that individual programs and guidelines are followed and documented.
4. Uses positive reinforcement to encourage engagement from staff and individuals.
5. Participates in on-going trainings and in-services.
6. Makes on the spot corrections and reports any concerns to the shift supervisors in a timely manner.
7. Assists and supports individuals in the school, day program, or community inclusion environments to learn new skills, maintain existing skills, and/or choose and engage in activities.
8. Completes all required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
9. Addresses and corrects health, safety, and environmental concerns.
10. Administers medication without error.
11. Transports individuals into the community and assists with involvement in activities and interactions with the public.
12. Adheres to Horizons’ policies and procedures.
13. Encourages teamwork among staff by promoting effective communication and resolving conflicts.
14. Makes appropriate decisions in emergency and other extenuating circumstances and/or notifies the Supervisor/Administrator-on-Call when situations arise that need clarification.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Summary:

• Van Driver
• Medication administration
• CPR/First Aid
• NCI +
• 2-3 years of experience in working with the I/DD population

Full-time; 1st Shift 8:00AM-4:30PM every other weekend