Respite Care

Description

Job Title: Respite Care

Department: DDA

Reports To: DDA Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 24-28/week 

Shifts: Days

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. With three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology, we provide excellent care for our surgical patients. Our recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office provides valuable access, accommodations, and services to the community. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always striving for improvement, our goal is to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals.

As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our CNAs, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.

WHAT FCMC CAN DO FOR YOU

We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full-time employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability 
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Illness Bank
• Paid Holidays

Part-time employees can enjoy Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off. 

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC

Our Respite Care team members work under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or Developmental Disabilities Administration Director to provide direct care services for those with health needs or disabilities. More specifically, these fulfilling responsibilities include:

• Facilitating clients’ integration into the community by providing support and assistance during social activities
• Documenting services and activities after every visit using the Respite Support Documentation Record; providing monthly documentation if needed
• Providing respite services as needed when authorized. These services can be provided in the center, out in the community, or at home
• Staying calm in challenging situations, maintaining a positive attitude, and serving as a role model for individuals served, families, and coworkers
• Maintaining regular communication with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and families
• Assisting in program growth through marketing efforts

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Have six months or more of supervised experience with children with disabilities
• Capable of maintaining positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and families
• Have professional dress and demeanor
• Act with integrity and promote the vision and mission of FCMC

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit
• Required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• FCMC operates 24 hours per day each day of the year: operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
• Work is performed in a physician’s office environment

The Location:

Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top-notch healthcare to your new community.