Essential Duties & Responsibilities Accountabilities

• Lead daily programming activities, with the support of the Clinical Supervisor, to enhance the wellbeing and independent living skills of the residents in the program.
• Document any changes in resident’s behavior, mood, eating habits or medical concerns in the Electronic Health Record System (EHR). Notify the Clinical Supervisor if condition is severe and needing further intervention.
• Dispense or administer medications, as ordered by a physician, and document in the EHR system.
• Use strength-based interventions to enhance a resident’s coping skills
• Teach residents self-care skills, such as proper hygiene and grooming.
• Help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the facility by active participation and modeling.
• Teach residents the importance of physical wellness by leading fitness activities.
• Participate in regular supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Assist the Clinical Supervisor in resident goal implementation.
• Participate in quality improvement meetings and program evaluation.
• Participate in resident treatment planning.
• Engage residents in one-on-one coaching and skill building activities.
• Attend doctor’s appointments with residents, when needed for emotional support and to facilitate coordination of care.
• Admit and escort guests of the Mary Ryder Home.
• Practice HIPAA and Confidentiality Standards.
• Attend trainings, as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Provide resident oversite and support.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Not Applicable

Work Conditions and Environment

• Work out of the Mary Ryder Home facility, located at 4361 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO 63108
• Work schedule is a 32-hour work week Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays
• Ability to travel to other Provident sites, when needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., including assisting a resident from floor to standing, as needed, with gait belt
• Have the ability to do repetitive motions by bending, sweeping, standing
• Position will work daytime hours, typically between the hours of 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Other Skills Required

• Experience working with older adults or with individuals who have mental illness is ideal.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong skills using and navigating computers and software programs. Ability to navigate computer, phone, electronic health record (EHR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other information technology systems independently.
• Display the ability to remain calm and communicate in a manner to promote well-being of residents and teammates.
• Participate as a team member, collaborating with and providing excellent customer service to residents, funders, community partners teammates, other Provident employees, and other internal and external customers.
• Serve as a representative of Provident/Mary Ryder Home, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with Provident/Mary Ryder Home team members, clients, grantors, funders, auditors, and members of the general public.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture with peers and inclusive treatment environment for residents.
• Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with residents