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Clinical Assistant Job Details: Hours - Full-time Pay Range - $27 - $30 / hour Location - 8715 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 - Hayden Grove Senior Living Clinical Assistant Benefits: 401(k) Match Excellent and affordable health care benefits Paid vacation and sick time Floating Holidays Free meal to all employees per shift Job Objective(s): The role of the Clinical Assistant is to support the clinical team related to plan of care objectives, scheduled services and procedures to ensure that the health and safety needs of all residents are met. The Clinical Assistant must be able to relate professionally with residents, staff, and family members, display a positive work attitude and be able to work as a team with other staff members. Clinical Assistant Responsibilities: Assures that staff clearly understands and follows all resident care procedures. Monitors staff completion of monthly resident blood pressures, weights and pulses as requested. Communicate the value of activity programming to resident assistants and provide coaching and training for successfully inviting and engaging residents. Encourage resident attendance and participation in activities, with an eye to their needs and preferences. Communicate clearly with resident assistants as to their responsibilities pertaining to activities and resident engagement. Provide coaching and education to resident assistants for successful 1:1 activities. Provide supervision while serving meals in dining room. Make daily rounds to connect with staff and residents. Provide on-going education for memory care staff (resident assistants, dining services staff, etc.) in successful interactions and interventions with persons with dementia. Communicate pertinent information about residents to staff through communication books, memos and/or stand-up meetings as appropriate. Promotes a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment. Health Office Duties Schedule staff in coordination with the Registered Nurse (RN)/Director of Nursing (DON). Verify accuracy of the service schedules and make adaptations as required under supervision of RN. Assures residents have up to date service agreements per state regulations. Monitor and maintain resident charts and clinical progress notes under supervision of RN. Report residents' change of health status (physical or mental) to RN. Ensure medical supplies and equipment are maintained and order as directed by RN. Work with DON to assure emergency procedures are in place. Able to work flexible hours and be available to respond to the campus during off-duty hours regarding clinical concerns and emergencies. Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys. Collect urine samples that don't require catheterization Order imaging exams (x-ray, ultrasound) Pull communication off the online systems (CentraCare link, Bluestone Portal) Put new charts together Assist in entering new resident information in computer Communicate with Rehab on residents currently receiving therapy - start and end dates, recommended exercises, follow up with staff that they are caring through with plan of exercises Assist in completing MD rounding forms-gather missing information Express scripts ordering Other Report all accidents and incidents observed on the shift as they occur. Respond to emergencies in accordance with the community's policies and procedures. Adhere to all company personnel directives as per the Employee Handbook. Clinical Assistant Qualifications: A minimum of one year experience in home health, assisted living or long-term care is preferred. Good organizational skills with the ability to self-start and follow through with initiative requiring minimal amount of supervision. Exhibits a caring heart with a passion to care for the elderly. Possesses strong work ethic, good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, inclu ing experience using a computerized resident record system and staff scheduling software. Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer; this job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLMC is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.