Supervisor Patient Support

Overview

Cove PREP is looking for a Shift Supervisor:

Responsible for the monitoring of all residents and the supervision of all staff on their shift. 

We offer great benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401 K
• Bonus for Referrals
• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays and sick leave along with personal days

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of a patient support team.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provide medical or therapeutic care, direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.

· Coordinate the work and activities of assigned staff, including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the unit.

· Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

· Assist patients with their daily living activities and administer basic health care or treatments.

· Participate in therapeutic or recreational group.

· Oversee admitting and discharging.

· Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.

· Observe and influence the behavior of the patients by communicating, interacting with them, teaching and counseling.

· Encourage patients to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships and teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.

· Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.

· Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.

· May provide transportation for patients as needed.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Associate's Degree is Required

· Two or more years’ experience with the population of the facility in a patient support role required.

· One or more years’ experience as a lead or previous supervisory experience required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

· May require a valid state driver's in facilities where transporting patients is an essential function.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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