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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Perform clerical duties and assist with scheduling and arrangement of appointments for long-term care residents. Essential Duties Arrange and schedule resident medical/treatment appointments, court appointments and other necessary arrangements. Coordinate transportation for long-term care residents. Accompany residents as needed to medical appointments, court hearings or other appointments for safety, supervision or assistance. Provide direct transportation through use of County vehicle for residents as needed. Follow safe driving and resident transportation procedures while driving or accompanying residents. Prepare necessary documentation for treatment from outside providers. Maintain lists for facility consultant services such as dental, audiology, ophthalmology, etc. and assist with resident transportation to on-site consultations, providing additional supervision as needed. File consultations, court documentation and other forms within medical records and assist to document consultation results as needed within scope of practice. Assist to create forms or form packets for documentation. Perform receptionist and clerical duties in nursing home units. Transcribe physician orders into the electronic medical record and copy information such as vital signs into the medical record as requested. Accept phone calls, return calls, respond to requests or refers inquiries to nursing/physician staff as needed. Assist with admissions and discharges by coordinating with facilities, personnel, forms and transportation. Run reports or collect data as assigned. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Comply with organization policies and procedures. Contribute to team effort by establishing and maintaining continuity among work teams. Provide orientation and mentorship for new nursing assistant employees. Create, organize and update medical records of residents. Provide resident care to meet the physical needs of the resident; also provide care relative to the emotional and psychosocial needs of residents. Participate in the development of the care plans and implementation of care plans. In conjunction with the therapy department and nursing department, provide activities on the households as assigned. Take residents on community outings for recreational or educational purposes. Observe residents and reports any change in resident behavior/condition. Maintain the confidential nature of all resident and business information. Attend staff meetings, attends in-service and outside agency training sessions if appropriate. Assist to manage supplies and supply inventory. Assist with scheduling and coverage as requested by Director of Nursing. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Current knowledge of procedures and techniques in providing routine, non-professional nursing care to the geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, mentally ill. Knowledge of behavioral and therapeutic interventions. Knowledge of principles of documentation. Knowledge of basic principles of active treatment. Knowledge of basic principles of behavior modification and appropriate application of behavior modification techniques. Ability to recognize and address the physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of the client. Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge, understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality of all matters relating to resident care or personnel. Ability to carry out a nursing care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as directed by the Registered Nurse. Ability to organize, plan, lead and participate in activities. Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening of unpredictable client behavior. Ability to use all standard medical equipment Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships with other employees. Ab lity to communicate in a positive and effective manner both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing client care. Ability to work the required hours of the position. Ability to provide basic range of motion and ambulatory techniques with the clients/residents. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty