On-Site Assistant 2-Med Pass
Quest Inc., makes a difference in the lives of nearly 1,000 people each day. For over 50 years, Quest has supported Central Floridians with developmental and intellectual disabilities by offering choices and opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Quest offers a wide range of services and support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our company can be a valuable resource by providing a safe place to call home, quality long term care, education, therapy and early intervention services for children, employment for youth and adults and a place for retreat and respite. Quest’s mission, through quality and innovation, is to build communities where people with disabilities achieve their goals. Each Quest team member plays an important role in providing the individuals we serve with superior service, care, and support. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!
Benefits
Quest provides medical, dental, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401K, PTO, life insurance and EAP.
Responsibilities
Successfully complete medication administration course and maintain current validation certificate. Comply with all 65G-7 regulations and Quest procedures related to medication administration. Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count, and communicate with pharmacy as needed
Treat all people with dignity and respect, ensuring all personal rights are met including communicating in a friendly and professional manner with all people, including individuals in the home, coworkers, visitors, and customers
Implement and document training activities for residents as specified in the annual plan to include, but not limited to self-help, daily living, social and leisure skills, and nutritional management
Provide positive social and leisure interaction to residents daily while encouraging personal choices
Follow established guidelines for residents’ personal care and medical needs
Monitor and report any issues related to the personal care and medical needs of residents as well as any needs for wheelchairs or adaptive equipment
Assist residents in planning and preparing well-balanced meals and attend to special dietary needs
Work with the residents to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment
For identified residents, complete housekeeping duties as assigned. This includes but is not limited to washing dishes, changing, and making beds, laundry, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, mopping and sweeping
Observe health and/or safety issues, both for resident(s) or in the environment. Take appropriate action to correct or report the issues
Attend at least one quarterly treatment team meeting annually for no fewer than four individuals receiving On-Site services
Facilitate monthly on-site events for residents so that 50% of residents participate in at least one event annually
Assist individuals in accomplishing their personal goals making sure at least 85% of individuals receiving On-Site services achieve at least one support goal
Ensure all emergency procedures are followed during a drill or in an actual emergency
Clean and maintain common areas of the property according to established guidelines
Respond to internal Emergency Response System according to established guidelines
Report all incidents of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Abuse Hotline (1-800-96-ABUSE)
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane
Attend and participate in training and staff meetings as requested
Follow all policies and procedures
Other duties as required and requested by supervisors
Qualifications
High school diploma and must be 18 years or older required
Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
Accurately administer medications
Read, write, and comprehend English
Perform physical requirements associated with transferring/positioning individuals, implementation of behavioral crisis management and lifting/carrying up to 50lbs.
Communicate in a professional and positive manner
Effectively work as part of a team
Remain calm in an emergency or crisis
Accommodate shift changes to meet client/staff ratio as required
Be proactive and independently problem solve in various situations
Always maintain confidentiality and discretion