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    TME House Monitor - Washington, United States - Volunteers of America - Chesapeake

    Volunteers of America - Chesapeake
    Volunteers of America - Chesapeake Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    COMPANY OVERVIEW
    Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empowers self-reliance and inspires hope.

    As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services that benefit vulnerable individuals, their families and the community.

    Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America - one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations.

    Our founders envisioned a movement dedicated to reaching and uplifting the American people.

    On behalf of the organization, the Booths pledged "to go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand".

    Their declaration continues to guide Volunteers of America's impact on "Helping America's most vulnerable".


    Through a dedicated and committed team of more than 850 employees and thousands of volunteers, we provide critical care, support services and hope to thousands of people each year throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and the Carolinas.

    We firmly believe our employees drive the success of the organization.

    Through our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we endeavor to attract, engage and retain qualified, diverse, compassionate individuals to join our journey and experience a work environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

    Shift: 12am-8am; Monday to Friday


    JOB SUMMARY


    The Trained Medication Administration Employee (TME) House Monitors are responsible for monitoring the safety and security of Phase 1 and assisting the licensed nurse (RN or LPN) in providing safe and ethical care for clients-administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.

    The TME House Monitor reports to the Supervisory Registered Nurse and is a crucial Medical Respite Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team member.

    The role of the TME House Monitor is to oversee the daily operations of the house and all the residents, ensuring the programmatic structure is followed.

    Overall, The TME House Monitor will support the staff.


    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Appropriately respond to any crisis, emergency or trauma which occurs
    • De-escalating potential resident conflicts.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all agency and resident information.
    • Monitor completion of resident chores and programmatic structure.
    • Conduct a residential headcount/bed check a minimum of three times per shift.
    • Maintain food and supply inventory.
    • Sign in and out residents and guests, and periodic walk through of building to account for all building occupants
    • Periodic inspection of resident rooms for tidiness or presence of contraband
    • Communication with staff related to residents' adherence to program rules and expectations.
    • Routine inspections for purposes of fire and safety code compliances and other safety violations; running safety drills
    • Responsibility for answering the phones while on duty, responding to any voice mail messages left on house phone during shift.
    • Maintain log of all incidents and pertinent activities and noteworthy house/resident items
    • Complete required documentation, such as incident reports
    • Assist in the monitoring and collection of resident urinalysis specimens.
    • Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
    • Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
    • Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
    • Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
    • Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs
    • Other duties as requested.

    PHYSICAL
    REQUIREMENTS:


    The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.


    • The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
    • The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
    • Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
    • The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time

    OTHER DUTIES:


    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

    Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Qualifications


    REQUIREMENTS

    • High school diploma or GED
    • Active DC TME Certification required
    • Previous experience in the security field beneficial
    • Must have a valid driver's license
    • Understanding of Medical issue and substance abuse knowledge
    • Preferred: 1-2 years working with diverse populations and lived experience
    • Communicate effectively verbally and in written communications
    • Utilize e-mail, internal Strong problem solving and execution skills.
    • Strong PC skills in a Windows environment (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point and email)
    • Ability to use independent judgment and address conflict and find resolutions.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
    • Bilingual in any language a plus.
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