AM Shift Supervisor: Medical Appointments & Care Lead

AABR Inc; Jamaica (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR Inc. is seeking an AM Shift Supervisor to oversee residents and staff in the morning shift. You will supervise direct care staff and the cook/housekeeper, maintain medical appointment calendars, and coordinate transportation for appointments.

You will advocate for residents during appointments, review medical findings and prescriptions, and ensure proper communication of medical needs to the Residence Manager and Nursing staff. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid New York State Driver's License and ability to drive and transport passengers using 12-15 passenger vehicle.
• Candidates must become certified Medication Administration (AMAP), First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R and thereafter maintain certification.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a medical appointment calendar in the residence for individuals.
• Train, assign, direct, supervise and evaluate direct care staff and cook/housekeeper.
• Ensure medical appointments are scheduled and logged onto the calendar.
• Prepare paperwork required for medical appointments.
• Arrange transportation to medical appointments.
• Advocate for individuals during medical appointments.
• Communicate medication and medical needs to the agency.
• Review provider findings and prescriptions before leaving the medical provider.
• Communicate appointment outcomes to Residence Manager and Residential Nurse.
• Oversee medication management and morning med-pass; assist as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Advocacy

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

AABR Inc. is seeking an AM Shift Supervisor to oversee residents and staff in the morning shift. You will supervise direct care staff and the cook/housekeeper, maintain medical appointment calendars, and coordinate transportation for appointments.

You will advocate for residents during appointments, review medical findings and prescriptions, and ensure proper communication of medical needs to the Residence Manager and Nursing staff. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.