Summary:

Responsible for the coordination of all medical appointments and all necessary communication and documentation as needed to link individuals who live in residential sites to proper medical care.  Responsible for providing direct support as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assisting people supported in receiving needed/ desired medical services and communicating and documenting pertinent information as per program policy (i.e. medication administration, transportation to appointments).
• Provides medical supervision of people living in the residence, as needed.
• Reviews the MAR for refusals daily and sends information to the medical providers.
• Track injury/falls for the people of the residence.
• Sends monthly MAR renewals to the pharmacy with the appropriate changes.
• Ensures an adequate amount of medication is on site for each individual at all times.
• Provides communication to residential site staff to  ensure physician and clinical orders are understood and followed.
• Makes recommendations to the CSRN and/or Health Care Provider to maintain and/or improve the overall health and wellness of individuals supported.
• Coordinates with the CSRN to assure follow up of  Pharmacy Reviews.
• Reviews the medical charts to ensure labs, test results, etc. are completed. Assures that follow up is done within appropriate time frames.
• Attends weekly meeting with the CSRN as requested.
• Implements Life Plan and Staff Action Plan as developed by each person supported, family / advocate and Care Coordinator.
• Assists and supports each person in using community cultural and education resources, such as libraries, restaurants, stores, medical facilities, banks, churches, theater and social services as needed.
• Responsible for completing household tasks, including meal preparation, following a nutritional plan, grocery shopping, laundry, etc. as needed.
• Assists and supports people with interpersonal relationships in their home and community, and with medications if necessary.
• Complete required paperwork on daily / as needed basis.
• Ensures residential habilitation services are documented in accordance with agency and OPWDD requirements.