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Company Name:

Mental Health Association of Greater Spf

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Job Location:
Springfield & Surrounding
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Springfield, MA 01109

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Job Specs

Duration: Full-Time, over 150 Days

Shift: First

Per Diem Position: No

Work Hours: Not Specified

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Position: No

Apprenticeship : No

FLC Status: None

Pay

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Benefits

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Job Title: Floating Medication Passer

Job Number: 14392368

Status: Open

Job Application (Apply) Post Date: 12/30/2020

Close Date: 01/29/2021

Description

Job Summary

The Floating Medication Passer is designed to ensure that all people served within the New Way residential homes receive their medications safely and in a timely manner. The Floating Med Passer will work a fixed schedule each day in which they will travel between 3-4 sites to administer afternoon and evening medications. This enhanced position is being tried as a pilot, which means it will be re-evaluated after 90 days. Hours and shifts are guaranteed to candidates, but the floating mechanism and enhanced rate are not, if position is not renewed.

Essential Functions and Requirements

Complete daily schedule of medication passes as assigned. The schedule is designed to ensure that all medications are administered within the proper time frame. Should barriers present themselves, it is expected that this person will contact their Supervisor to make an alternative plan.
Adhere to all MAP guidelines around the administration of medications including but not limited to the 5 Rights: Right Person, Right Medications, Right Time, Right Dose, and Right Route. It is expected that the Med Passer will complete all 3 checks as taught in the MAP curriculum during all medication administrations.
Professionally report all Medication Occurrences to nursing and supervisory staff.
Regularly check for medications getting low and follow the procedure for medication re-ordering within the home.
Complete proper medication counts of countable substances each day.
Properly document all medications, both scheduled and as needed according to MAP procedures.
Meet with nursing regularly for additional MAP support.
Adhere to safe driving procedures according to MHA's policies, as well as submit mileage reimbursement in a timely manner for travel expenses.

Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Valid driver's license, sufficient automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle during working hours.
Must currently be MAP certified and have a good record of passing medications.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Good oral, written, computer, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program participants.
Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring, and compassion.
Must be at least eighteen years old.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). College degree in human services or relevant field is a plus.
Six months of applicable experience. Working with individuals with brain injuries, mental health issue or developmental disabilities preferred.

EEOC Statemen: MHA INc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MHA Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

How to Apply

To apply for this position:
Please visit our website at www.mhainc.org to submit your online application and to learn about the benefits the Mental Health Association, Inc. has to offer.

Contact

Name	MHA
Job Title	Not Specified
Address	995 Worthington St, Springfield, MA 01109
Phone	Not Specified
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Email	Not Specified
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