When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.
Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.
We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO
POSITION SUMMARY
The Med Tech Residential Counselor is an important member of the Residential Team. The Med Tech Residential Counselor provides quality care to residents. The Med Tech Residential Counselor assists with ensuring the safe and therapeutic treatment of residents in accordance with Gateway’s goals and certifying/regulatory bodies including OMH/OPWDD/HUD.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Service Responsibilities
Maintain all medical records for residents.
Ensure that medical documentation for assigned residents are up to date and properly documented and stored per agency and regulatory policy and procedure. This includes but is not limited to: prescriptions, MARs, Med Step Sheets, Logs (blood pressure, blood sugar, and bowel movement), AMAP signature sheet, Narc count sheets, Narc administration sheet, Consults.
Report concerns to the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor.
Monitor daily medication administration as assigned to ensure accuracy and report any issues to the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor.
As assigned by the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor, complete Quality Assurance file checks to ensure needed documentation is up to date and properly stored. Notify the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor of any concerns.
Assist the Residential Manager/Senior Counselor/Program Nurse in obtaining needed medical, dental and clinical services for residents. This includes transporting to appointments.
Provide direct care services to residents as needed.
