Health and Safety Assistant

First Resources Corp.; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

First Resources Corp. is hiring a full-time Health and Safety Assistant to support residential services in a safe, compliant environment. You will train staff at site locations and help secure medications, with travel between Burlington and Fairfield.

The role requires collaboration with supervisors, documentation within 24 hours, and participation in safety programs. A related Associate's degree and HCBS experience are preferred, with a focus on health and welfare of staff and individuals.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• At least two years' experience with HCBS programs and DIA requirements for Adult Day Care.
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Prior medical/nursing experience preferred.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within initial 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant communication with Area Coordinator and Supervisors about client care and site needs.
• Provide clerical and training support to the residential department.
• Advocate for individual rights and ensure health, safety, and welfare needs are met.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours of services and audit medication records for accuracy.
• Attend medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments with individuals and provide transportation.
• Facilitate medication orders/refills and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Assist individuals with ADLs, personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, and recreation.
• Participate in safety program including emergency evacuation and disaster procedures.
• Fill in hours as needed and travel at least 25% of the time.

Skills

Associate's Degree requirements

Two years HCBS experience

Basic computer skills

Medical/nursing experience preferred

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Services or related

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Health and Safety Assistant - First Resources Corp.

Location: Burlington or Fairfield office

Full-time Opportunity

First Resources Corp.is growing and we are searching for a dedicated full-time Health and Safety Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist with the overall function of residential services to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for staff and individuals. You will also assist with training new staff at specific site locations and ensure all medications/refills are secured, aiding Site Supervisors. The service area for this role would include travel between Burlington and Fairfield.

Why Join Us?

First Resources Corp. offers opportunities for growth and a great benefits package, including health and dental insurance options, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, retirement plans, and a 403b 3% employer match.

About Us

First Resources Corp. is a leading home-and community-based service provider in Southeast IA. We opened our doors in 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with different abilities. Since then, we have expanded our services to a wide variety of human services programs. Our passion extends to caring for vulnerable client populations, partnering with clients and families to enhance their lives.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing quality services based on individualized needs and desires. First Resources Corp. exists within communities to enhance the abilities and lives of those we serve. We do this by providing an array of services such as substance use treatment, behavioral intervention services, case management, and home-and community-based services.

Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of those who need it most, where your compassion and expertise will be valued and impactful.

Job Summary

As a Health and Safety Assistant, you will assist with the overall function of residential services to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for staff and individuals. You will also assist with training new staff at specific site locations and ensure all medications/refills are secured, aiding Site Supervisors.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain constant communication with Area Coordinator and Supervisors about client care, site condition, program needs, and collaborate with the team through meetings, appointments, and client-related concerns.
• Provide clerical and training support to the residential department.
• Advocate for individual rights and ensure health, safety, and welfare needs are met.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours of services, including medication sheets, seizure logs, petty cash tracking sheets, incident reports, and shift checklists. Conduct random site inspections and report findings. Check medications, medication records, and personal care sheets for accuracy. Audit site medications to ensure proper documentation of medication administration.
• Attend medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments with individuals, document each appointment, and provide transportation for these and other community trips.
• Facilitate the ordering of medications/refills, ensure medical supplies are stocked, and communicate with the pharmacy about any changes or discrepancies.
• Assist individuals in activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, and recreational activities.
• Participate in the organization's safety program, including emergency evacuation and disaster procedures.
• Fill in hours as needed, work a flexible schedule, and travel at least 25% of the time, including occasional evenings and weekends for meetings and events.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience with Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs and Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) requirements specific to Adult Day Care services.
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Prior medical/nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.
• Successfully complete medication administration training and pass medications accordingly.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within the initial 30 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company's insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As part of the job requirements applicants must have satisfactory results on a background check.

Salary: $14.00 per hour