Personal Trainer (NW)
Norwalk, CT job
Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!
What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.
What We Offer YOU:
We will give you a FREE Gym membership for you! Get your workout in during lunch or after shift!
We "insure" you and your family stay healthy with our tiered Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision.
We work hard to play hard... take your vacation! PTO & Paid Holidays. Vacation days improve overall wellbeing!
We make sure you plan for your future. Enroll in our 401k.
We want you to save money! There are discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar & Edge Kids!
We want you to grow! Team builders, Leadership and Development training, all opportunities to advance!
We want you to advance your education! Reimbursed training certifications!
We protect you with our company paid Life insurance ($25k), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We will give you an awesome culture and fun work environment! Look forward to coming to work each day!
Member Experience:
Develop safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals
Monitor and instruct clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of strength training equipment, cardiovascular and flexibility.
Educate members on current health and fitness issues and trends
Conduct fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, medical history, lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs
Deliver personal training programs based on the client's ability and goals
Complete and maintain accurate and current client files
Fulfill member service requirement, up to 30 hours per week -- duties may include the following:
Fitness assessments
Floor service, to include member service calls
Educating members and clients in supplements and offer proper solution to attain fitness goals
Sales & Promotion:
Promote and sell Edge Fitness programs, services, and products, to include:
Edge Strong Classes
Edge Evolve
ES Fit Supplements
Financial:
Responsible for achieving or exceeding monthly revenue and session goals
Develop and maintain a personal training client base
Managerial & Supervisory:
Complete all administrative requirements associated with each client's fitness plan
Attend all PT department, "all club", and one on one meetings
Complete all assigned Edge Fitness University courses
Remain current on certifications and new trends in the industry
Housekeeper
Wallingford Center, CT job
Masonicare at Ashlar Village - Wallingford, CT
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
This is a housekeeper position in a senior living community which includes both independent and assisted living.
Housekeeper - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area. Routine duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning of common areas and resident's homes; dusting of furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc; washing of walls and windows, dry mopping and wet mopping of floors; vacuuming of floors and carpets; stripping and remaking of unoccupied beds.
Duties involved may require use of stepladders and the operations of mechanical vacuums..Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations or questionable matters to proper supervision.Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart when in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids. Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures
Interacts with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner in resolution of complaints and/or concerns. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, need, abilities and physical condition
Interacts with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team.
Attend departmental meetings and appropriate inservice education programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
High school diploma or GED is required
Must be able to read and understand English.
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Auto-ApplyLive In Caregiver
Wallingford Center, CT job
Live In Caregiver
Masonicare at Home - Connecticut
Masonicare at Home
24/7 Assignments. Time off provided on request.
CASES AVAILABLE NOW! LiveIn caregivers earn $272.00 per day
Providing LiveIn care and support to clients throughout the state of CT, Masonicare at Home is Masonicare's non-medical homecare agency.
We are currently hiring private caregivers for live-in OR hourly live-out work.
Many of our clients are located in Masonicare facilities throughout the state of CT (Wallingford, Mystic, Chester, Shelton, Farmington, and Newington). Community based clients are available as well.
Must have prior caregiving experience and reliable transportation. NO CNA certification required!
LiveIn caregivers provide one-on-one care to clients for a variety of reasons:
After hospital/rehab discharge
During hospice/end of life
Alzheimer's care and monitoring
To keep a client safe and independent at home or within assisted or independent living setting for as long as possible
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Auto-ApplyRN Hospice Visiting Nurse
Wallingford Center, CT job
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Wallingford, CT area
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
RN / REGISTERED NURSE The trusted healthcare resource chosen by more state residents than any other-is Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, sponsored by Masonicare. We're a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving all patients with excellent, affordable, accessible care, and staffed by licensed, experienced nurses, therapists, home health aides, companions and homemakers.
Why Masonicare?
We offer competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a weekly pay schedule. We utilize a state-of the art electronic medical records system and provide laptop computers. All employees receive a comprehensive orientation and preceptor program.
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, an affiliate of Masonicare, is seeking a dedicated and accomplished RN Hospice Specialty Registered Nurse for our Wallingford, CT area
The RN Hospice Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of hospice nursing services to patients in the home or assisted living setting.
Our Hospice Nurses work to develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care and make necessary revisions to address all problems in the plan of care. They provide coordination of the plan of care, maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals while identifying interdisciplinary care needs and making recommendations for additional home health care services.
Hospice Nurses supervise the client care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides in the provision of delegated duties and conduct supervisory visits per regulatory guidelines.
Hospice Nurses provide education, supervision and counseling to the client and their family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to client's needs. They assure that the client and their family are involved in the development of the plan of care whenever possible.
Masonicare is fully electronic! Our nurses demonstrate timely and accurate computer documentation of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports.
Hospice Nurses are paid an annual salary and are eligible for weekly productivity bonuses!
Complete Job Description is available upon request.
Requirements:
Current RN License required. Hospice AND/OR Home Care experience IS PREFERRED.
NEW GRADS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Auto-ApplyNursing Assistant
Wallingford Center, CT job
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (NIGHT SHIFT)
Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT
Night Shift / 32 hours/EOW
“Masonicare is the leader in senior care in Connecticut and is committed to improving quality of life to those that we serve. We offer a diverse work experience that offers professional growth and opportunities and at the same time allows for the opportunity to work in a care setting that is focused around our patients, residents and clients. We are focused on hiring individuals whose beliefs and behaviors encompass what Masonicare's mission and core values - Innovation, Accountability, Respect, Compassion and Excellence. Masonicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and hire all forms of diversity.”
The Masonicare Health Center is a 260-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Wallingford, CT.
The CNA performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment's, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulations, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Current Connecticut certification as a nurse's aide - C.N.A. and CPR certification.
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Auto-ApplyPersonal Trainer (DE)
Derby, CT job
Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!
What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.
What We Offer YOU:
We will give you a FREE Gym membership! Get your workout in during lunch or after shift!
We "insure" you and your family stay healthy with our tiered Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision.
We work hard to play hard... take your vacation! PTO & Paid Holidays. Vacation days improve overall wellbeing!
We make sure you plan for your future. Enroll in our 401k.
We want you to save money! There are discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar & Edge Kids!
We want you to grow! Team builders, Leadership and Development training, all opportunities to advance!
We want you to advance your education! Reimbursed training certifications!
We protect you with our company paid Life insurance ($25k), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We will give you an awesome culture and fun work environment! Look forward to coming to work each day!
What You'll Do:
Establish a personal training client base
Deliver safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals
Maintain knowledge and promote Edge Fitness programs, services, and products
What You'll Need:
Ability to build relationship with members
Excellent customer service and promotional skills; energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
Extensive knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition, and program design
Demonstrate exercises and adjust machine weights, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel)
ED Associate Therapist, Residential
Fairfield, CT job
The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
* Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
* Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
* Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
* Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
* Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
* Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
* RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session
* PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session
* IOP: one therapeutic session - individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated
* Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily.
* Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
* Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
* Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
* Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
* Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
* May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
* Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
* Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
* Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
* Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
* Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
* Facilitates patient transfers to a higher level of care, as needed.
* Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
* Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
* Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
* Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical quality at all times.
* Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned.
* RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.
Core Competencies:
* Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
* Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
* Ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient's assessed needs, and according to policy AEB completing treatment plan inclusive of identified problems, goals, use of outcome measures, and needs stated by the patient.
* Ability to use clinical judgment to determine risk levels, document and respond accordingly AEB accurate and timely completion of the assessment and safety plan, if needed.
* Ability to build therapeutic alliance, rapport with patients and families AEB setting up scheduled sessions, documentation of sessions, and record of external contact.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
* Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
* Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
* Operates under supervision and is not licensed
* Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
* Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
* Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire
* Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Mental Health Associate Therapist (Residential)
Stamford, CT job
The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
* Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. All documentation is required to be done at the time of service.
* Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
* Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
* Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
* Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
* Maintain a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP level of care..
* Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions assigned weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
* Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP.
* Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
* Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
* Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
* Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations and 24-48 hours all other times.
* Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
* May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
* Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
* Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
* Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
* Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
* Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
* Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
* Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
* Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
* Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
* Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.
* Completes other tasks, as requested, or assigned.
* RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
* Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
* Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
* Operates under supervision and is not fully licensed
* Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing
Clinical Director (Residential)
Stamford, CT job
The Clinical Director is responsible for the supervision and clinical oversight of the program. Essential Job Functions: * Oversees and ensures quality of clinical aspects of the program and takes initiative to make improvements. * Supports in facilitating weekly treatment team meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication, including proper oversight of client progress and ensures a team approach is being utilized.
* Trains all new clinical employees within their scope and coordinates training with clinical team members.
* Supports Executive Director in maintaining clinical employees' schedules to ensure appropriate clinical presence.
* To provide adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
* Supports in facilitating monthly employee trainings ensuring that all mandated trainings are completed throughout the year.
* Maintains a client caseload as dictated by census.
* Leads or co-leads clinically oriented groups every day. Provides clinical oversight of groups.
* Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.
* Facilitates client transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
* Participates in clinical outreach and facilitates program tours as needed.
* Facilitates Multi-Family, Family Program and/or Family Weekend.
* Supervises all pre-licensed therapists within the program and provides clinical consultation, as needed.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
* Master's degree or higher required.
* License required.
* Must be able to supervise unlicensed clinicians.
* Two years mental health experience preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wallingford Center, CT job
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)
Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT
Day Shift / 24hrs weekly/EOW
Why work at Masonicare?
-Weekly Pay
-Full Benefits Package / 401K Retirement Plan
-Generious PTO program
-Tuition Reimbursement
“Masonicare is the leader in senior care in Connecticut and is committed to improving quality of life to those that we serve. We offer a diverse work experience that offers professional growth and opportunities and at the same time allows for the opportunity to work in a care setting that is focused around our patients, residents and clients. We are focused on hiring individuals whose beliefs and behaviors encompass what Masonicare's mission and core values - Innovation, Accountability, Respect, Compassion and Excellence. Masonicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and hire all forms of diversity.”
The Masonicare Health Center is a 260-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Wallingford, CT.
The CNA performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment's, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulations, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Current Connecticut certification as a nurse's aide - C.N.A. and CPR certification.
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Auto-ApplyOvernight Behavioral Health Technician (Part-Time, Weekends)
Stamford, CT job
Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT II) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT II will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT II responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.
Essential Job Functions:
* Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
* Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.
* Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
* Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
* Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
* Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.
* Follows directions as given by all facility leadership.
* Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
* Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.
* Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.
* Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
* Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
* Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
* Supports patient during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, preparing patient for returning home.
* Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.
* Maintains and organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
* Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
* Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
* Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
* Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.
* Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Eating Disorder Division:
* Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
* Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
* Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
* Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
* Residential Treatment Only:
* In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided.
Knowledge, Education & Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree preferred
* High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
* One or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field preferred
* Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
ED Program Therapist, Residential
Fairfield, CT job
The Program Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
* Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
* Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
* Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
* Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
* Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
* Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
* RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session
* PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session
* IOP: one therapeutic session - individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated
* Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily.
* Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
* Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
* Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
* Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
* Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
* May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
* Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
* Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
* Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
* Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
* Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
* Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
* Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
* Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
* Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
* Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical quality at all times.
* Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned.
* RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.
Core Competencies:
* Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
* Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
* Ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient's assessed needs, and according to policy AEB completing treatment plan inclusive of identified problems, goals, use of outcome measures, and needs stated by the patient.
* Ability to use clinical judgment to determine risk levels, document and respond accordingly AEB accurate and timely completion of the assessment and safety plan, if needed.
* Ability to build therapeutic alliance, rapport with patients and families AEB setting up scheduled sessions, documentation of sessions, and record of external contact.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
* Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
* Holds active state license
* Two years of experience working in the mental health field, preferred
* One year of experience working with eating disorders, preferred
* Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
* Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
* Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire
* Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eyecoordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walkingfor extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorders, Outpatient
Greenwich, CT job
The Registered Dietitian is responsible to consult in a collaborative fashion with the Director of Dietary Services and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurring. The RD completes a Dietary Assessment when indicated and directed by the treatment team. The RD meets with all Outpatient clients weekly, conducts Nutrition Education Groups and Dietary Experiential's and oversees the responsibilities of the Diet Technician.
Essential Job Functions:
* Conduct Dietary Intake within one business day of admit, collect weight and height of client and calculate BMI/IBW for client chart.
* Meets with client upon admit establishing therapeutic relationship.
* Initial, weekly, and discharge sessions with clients. Daily written documentation of each session completed in appropriate time frame.
* Charts each client's progress throughout the treatment experience, making sure that daily progress notes reflect the goals within the treatment plan.
* Meet with each program client weekly at minimum and implements and manages individualized dietary meal plans that meet each client's specific needs.
* Identify weekly treatment goals and communicate to treatment team relative to individual client needs. Registered Dietitian is an integral part of the treatment team process.
* Co-facilitate therapeutic family meals appropriate to Outpatient level of care.
* Facilitate Nutrition Groups weekly that are appropriate to the adult and adolescent age groups.
* Implement one dietary treatment plan for each client within a week of admission.
* Make appropriate changes to individualized meal plan as needed based on weekly weights.
* Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to Outpatient Program, during course of
* treatment as needed, and upon discharge from Outpatient Program.
* Communication with Medical Doctor, as needed, regarding any medical problems that may require dietary
* intervention. Communication with Psychiatrist where applicable.
* Oversight of Facility Coordinator and Diet-tech in regards to kitchen management and monitoring emergency food.
* RD remains appropriately accessible to family members, including weekly communication (phone, email or in person) with parents of adolescents.
* Represents Center for Discovery through a positive public presence while out in community settings such as Department: Eating Disorder Outpatient Policy & Procedure Manual: Chapter: 5 Number: 22
* Educational events, Marketing events, Conferences and Talks.
* Understanding of application of Motivational Interviewing.
* Exercises supervision of Diet Techs if applicable
Core Competencies:
* Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
* Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
* Able to create an individualized meal plan for patients following the guidelines listed in RD manual, accounting for any co-occurring medical condition, eating disorder pathology, and need for structure.
* Able to effectively conceptualize cases for patient presentation and level of care, including but not limited to, meal plan progression, treatment plan development, and goal setting.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
* Bachelors Degree with appropriate emphasis and completed accredited dietetic internship
* Preferred one year experience in dietary counseling.
* The Registered Dietitian must be fully registered/certified in the appropriate state, candidates who have completed their dietetic internship and are eligible to take the registration exam may be considered
* Must pass all applicable state background checks.
* Behavioral Intervention (Pro-Act)
* CPR/First Aid
* Must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field.
* Must be able to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eyecoordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walkingfor extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Personal Trainer (DB)
Danbury, CT job
Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!
What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.
What We Offer YOU:
We will give you a FREE Gym membership for you! Get your workout in during lunch or after shift!
We "insure" you and your family stay healthy with our tiered Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision.
We work hard to play hard... take your vacation! PTO & Paid Holidays. Vacation days improve overall wellbeing!
We make sure you plan for your future. Enroll in our 401k.
We want you to save money! There are discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar & Edge Kids!
We want you to grow! Team builders, Leadership and Development training, all opportunities to advance!
We want you to advance your education! Reimbursed training certifications!
We protect you with our company paid Life insurance ($25k), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We will give you an awesome culture and fun work environment! Look forward to coming to work each day!
Member Experience:
Develop safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals
Monitor and instruct clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of strength training equipment, cardiovascular and flexibility.
Educate members on current health and fitness issues and trends
Conduct fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, medical history, lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs
Deliver personal training programs based on the client's ability and goals
Complete and maintain accurate and current client files
Fulfill member service requirement, up to 30 hours per week -- duties may include the following:
Fitness assessments
Floor service, to include member service calls
Educating members and clients in supplements and offer proper solution to attain fitness goals
Sales & Promotion:
Promote and sell Edge Fitness programs, services, and products, to include:
Edge Strong Classes
Edge Evolve
ES Fit Supplements
Financial:
Responsible for achieving or exceeding monthly revenue and session goals
Develop and maintain a personal training client base
Managerial & Supervisory:
Complete all administrative requirements associated with each client's fitness plan
Attend all PT department, "all club", and one on one meetings
Complete all assigned Edge Fitness University courses
Remain current on certifications and new trends in the industry
LVN/LPN, Residential
Fairfield, CT job
The LVN/LPN will provide patient care and assist in the collection of data during the assessment process, within their scope of practice, under the direction of an RN, mid-level practitioner, licensed physician, or supervisor at all times.
Essential Job Functions:
* Adheres to all DBH Policy and Procedures.
* Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH mission, vision and values.
* Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
* Collects relevant medical data within state specific scope of practice utilizing proper grammar, spelling, and complete sentences without using unapproved abbreviations.
* Informing personnel (i.e. UR, psychiatry, dietician) of new admissions when appropriate.
* Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAs, COWS (SUD only), collects data for fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, suicidal/homicidal assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions adding co-signers as necessary.
* Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications.
* Assessment of patients with addiction and mental health conditions and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, and Medical Doctor.
* Administering medications via oral, sublingual, inhalation, auricular, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, vaginal, and rectal routes as ordered.
* Entering medication orders into the electronic medical record.
* Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting administration, efficacy, and first response.
* Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population, across continuum of care.
* Collaborates with staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients.
* Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information.
* Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to staff in program implementation.
* Work closely with physicians to provide education and counseling for clients and other organizational health care providers on optimal use of medicines (e.g., proper use, avoidance of over medication).
* Provide nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation.
* Direct patient care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, safety risks.
* Documents nursing incidents and medication errors.
* Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation.
* Verifies the integrity of and controls medications brought into the organization by the client, their families, and licensed independent practitioners.
* Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with state and federal laws.
* Understands and adheres to DBH compliance standards as they appear in DBH's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
* Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and DBH regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
* Systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidally, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdrawal and nutritional needs); and ethnic concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
* Uses assessment data to identify problem list and other interactive social systems.
* Working knowledge of (American Society of Addiction Medicine) ASAM criteria (SUD)
* Maintains NG Tube and administration of bolus feeds, where applicable.
* Intervenes as guided by the treatment plan to implement appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness effect rehabilitation, and restore developmental progression.
* Provides health education for patients through individual and group interactions.
* Recommends special precautions, as needed.
* Evaluates the response of the patients to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
* Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position.
* Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Core Competencies:
* Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
* Ability to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients.
* Ability to safely dispense medications as prescribed by reviewing the EMR and using the 10 rights of drug administration.
* Ability to safely perform weekly blood draws.
* Ability to correctly utilize, read, notify appropriate medical personnel and record breathalyzer, vital signs machine, EKG, urinalysis collection cups, pregnancy dip sticks, and process urine drug screens results.
* Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed (Eating Disorder Division specific) if applicable.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
* Must be a graduate of an approved vocational nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing.
* Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
* Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
* Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.
* Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
* One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field.
* Familiar with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods
* Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
* *Eating Disorder Division: Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire if applicable.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eyecoordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walkingfor extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Nurse Administrator, Eating Disorders, Residential
Fairfield, CT job
The Nurse Administrator supervises, leads, and coordinates nursing activities and nursing personnel. This position evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations and efficiency of service. The Nurse Manager coordinates all medical care and works closely with the Medical Director for all aspects of nursing and medical care of patients.
Essential Job Functions:
* Adheres to all DBH Policy and Procedures.
* Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH mission, vision and values.
* Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
* Oversees nursing operations to uphold established mission, vision, core values, and strategic plan.
* Provides direct supervision and leadership to nursing staff.
* Must be knowledgeable in all company policies and procedures and have knowledge of state regulatory requirements, CARF or TJC standards as applicable.
* Develops training materials for nursing staff to include training videos and materials.
* Trains, meets with and provides feedback to nurses on best practices, performance, and competency.
* Performs MAR audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Reviews any medication errors, to provide educational opportunities to staff.
* Participates in the utilization review process and communicates with the nursing team on related patient authorizations.
* Audits and ensures the med rooms are compliant with regulatory requirements.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the Code of Ethics.
* Follow up on obtaining missing employee documentation, monitoring HR compliance and incident reports. Maintains internal employee files to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Consults with physicians, therapists, case managers, leadership and any others as needed.
* Performs chart audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
* Onboards new employees in the nursing department, validates competencies and ensures continuous training as required.
* Participation and follow up with any committee tasks.
* Participates in leadership meetings, performance improvement projects, risk reduction strategies and staff retention initiatives.
* Monitors census within the facility and ensures appropriate nursing staffing in accordance with regulations.
* Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians regarding orders, care plans, medications, and provide guidance to nursing staff.
* Covers shifts when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage.
* Provides on-call support.
* Responds to emergencies 24-7.
* Any other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
* Ability to adequately perform all aspects of the nursing staff's role, and ability to train nursing staff on protocols, functions of the nursing department, assessment, patient care, etc. in accordance with regulatory guidelines and DBH policy and procedures.
* Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, quality improvement and change management techniques, financial analysis, budget process and planning, accreditation and regulatory standards, strategic planning principles, ability to assess nursing care requirements based on nursing principles, and scope of practice.
* Demonstrates leadership ability and related knowledge. Demonstrates advanced understanding or the population being treated as evidenced by proper documentation.
* Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects and potential toxicity.
* Must be able to correctly utilize, read, notify appropriate medical personnel, perform and/or document breathalyzer, vital signs, EKG, NG Tube placement and monitoring, urinalysis, collection cups, pregnancy dip sticks, TB tests, blood draws and process urine drug screens.
Knowledge, Education, Experience:
* Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board. RN preferred; LVN/LPN required. In programs that employ RN's, RN licensure is required.
* *In the Eating Division, this position an RN is required.
* Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency, eating disorders and/or behavioral health.
* Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification
* Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
* Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.
* Basic knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders and addiction, eating disorders and behavioral health.
* Familiar with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods
* Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
* *Eating Disorder Division: Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eyecoordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walkingfor extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Diet Technician, Eating Disorders, Residential
Fairfield, CT job
The Diet Technician (Diet Tech) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. Diet Techs support the full dietary aspects of the treatment program. Diet Tech responsibilities primarily include offering dietary support, maintaining a clean and supplied kitchen, cooking for patients, ensuring patient safety, and providing support in the milieu.
Essential Job Functions:
* Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with patients.
* Assists with admissions process and supports new patients in the program.
* Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members.
* Assists in grocery shopping for the program and ensures the kitchen is thoroughly stocked with a variety of foods.
* Complies with proper sanitation requirements in compliance with Department of Health, state regulations, and Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
* Prepares meals on shift, as assigned. • Monitors patient consumption.
* Ensures implementation of accurate portions and servings.
* Facilitates kitchen exposure with patients as directed by the dietitian.
* Participates in all dietary activities, when requested by the dietitian.
* May support patients with their food choices.
* Conducts patient calorie counts weekly, when requested by the dietitian.
* Rotates emergency food supply twice a year, as assigned.
* Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.
* Assists with discharge process.
* Works during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.
* Makes timely requests for any absences and ensures coverage for any scheduled shift.
* Maintains an organized and safe environment.
* Required to check company provided email on every shift.
Education, and Experience:
* One year of education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences
* Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
* Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
* Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
* Obtain state required food handler's permit.
* Must possess a current Driver's License and be in good standing.
Core Competencies:
* Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
* While working, must refrain from comments and actions that are not supportive of an inclusive and safe treatment space for all patients with eating disorders.
* Full adherence to the Center for Discovery policies and procedures.
* Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
* Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
* Complies with the Center for Discovery dress code.
* Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and non-judgmental attitude.
* Engages in ongoing professional development, including but not limited to attending monthly staff meetings and training.
* Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the Treatment Team.
* Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
* Serves as a positive role model to employees, patients, and guests through a caring and professional attitude.
* Completes job tasks in a timely and accurate manner as assigned.
* Be aware of and maintain professional and personal boundaries always.
* Provides quality customer service in all interactions.
* Willingness to evaluate personal processes and receive constructive feedback to remain professional.
* Must be able to work with and communicate with persons with differing multicultural backgrounds.
* Completes all the responsibilities outlined in the Diet Technician Manual.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (NIGHT SHIFT)
Wallingford Center, CT job
Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT
Night Shift / 8hours/EOW
“Masonicare is the leader in senior care in Connecticut and is committed to improving quality of life to those that we serve. We offer a diverse work experience that offers professional growth and opportunities and at the same time allows for the opportunity to work in a care setting that is focused around our patients, residents and clients. We are focused on hiring individuals whose beliefs and behaviors encompass what Masonicare's mission and core values - Innovation, Accountability, Respect, Compassion and Excellence. Masonicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and hire all forms of diversity.”
The Masonicare Health Center is a 260-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Wallingford, CT.
The CNA performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment's, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulations, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Current Connecticut certification as a nurse's aide - C.N.A. and CPR certification.
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Auto-ApplyNursing - LVN/LPN
Fairfield, CT job
The LVN/LPN will provide patient care and assist in the collection of data during the assessment process, within their scope of practice, under the direction of an RN, mid-level practitioner, licensed physician, or supervisor at all times.
Essential Job Functions:
* Adheres to all DBH Policy and Procedures.
* Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH mission, vision and values.
* Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
* Collects relevant medical data within state specific scope of practice utilizing proper grammar, spelling, and complete sentences without using unapproved abbreviations.
* Informing personnel (i.e. UR, psychiatry, dietician) of new admissions when appropriate.
* Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAs, COWS (SUD only), collects data for fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, suicidal/homicidal assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions adding co-signers as necessary.
* Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications.
* Assessment of patients with addiction and mental health conditions and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, and Medical Doctor.
* Administering medications via oral, sublingual, inhalation, auricular, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, vaginal, and rectal routes as ordered.
* Entering medication orders into the electronic medical record.
* Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting administration, efficacy, and first response.
* Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population, across continuum of care.
* Collaborates with staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients.
* Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information.
* Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to staff in program implementation.
* Work closely with physicians to provide education and counseling for clients and other organizational health care providers on optimal use of medicines (e.g., proper use, avoidance of over medication).
* Provide nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation.
* Direct patient care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, safety risks.
* Documents nursing incidents and medication errors.
* Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation.
* Verifies the integrity of and controls medications brought into the organization by the client, their families, and licensed independent practitioners.
* Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with state and federal laws.
* Understands and adheres to DBH compliance standards as they appear in DBH's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
* Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and DBH regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
* Systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidally, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdrawal and nutritional needs); and ethnic concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
* Uses assessment data to identify problem list and other interactive social systems.
* Working knowledge of (American Society of Addiction Medicine) ASAM criteria (SUD)
* Maintains NG Tube and administration of bolus feeds, where applicable.
* Intervenes as guided by the treatment plan to implement appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness effect rehabilitation, and restore developmental progression.
* Provides health education for patients through individual and group interactions.
* Recommends special precautions, as needed.
* Evaluates the response of the patients to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
* Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position.
* Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Core Competencies:
* Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
* Ability to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients.
* Ability to safely dispense medications as prescribed by reviewing the EMR and using the 10 rights of drug administration.
* Ability to safely perform weekly blood draws.
* Ability to correctly utilize, read, notify appropriate medical personnel and record breathalyzer, vital signs machine, EKG, urinalysis collection cups, pregnancy dip sticks, and process urine drug screens results.
* Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed (Eating Disorder Division specific) if applicable.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
* Must be a graduate of an approved vocational nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing.
* Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
* Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
* Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.
* Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
* One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field.
* Familiar with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods
* Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
* *Eating Disorder Division: Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire if applicable.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eyecoordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walkingfor extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Diet Tech, Residential (part time)
Fairfield, CT job
The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. The Diet Tech is responsible for implementing the dietary component within the program. Responsibilities include dietary support, grocery budget allocation, patient menu planning, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen, cooking and baking as recommended, and appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors
Essential Job Functions:
* Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
* Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.
* Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
* Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
* Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
* Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.
* Follows directions as given by all facility leadership.
* Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
* Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
* Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
* Purchase all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
* Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices.
* Uphold dietary program and advise patients appropriately on food choices
* Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines
* Facilitate weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable.
* Support updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies
* Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
* Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
* Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
* Maintains an organized and safe environment, and performs basic housekeeping duties.
* Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
* Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
* Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
* Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.
* Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Eating Disorder Division:
* Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
* Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
* Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
* Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
* Residential Treatment Only:
* In states where permissible, passing medicine will be necessary. Training and/or required certification will be provided.
Core Competencies:
* Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
* Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
* Able to effectively grocery shop for facility needs, including specialty items for patient meal plan requirements.
* Able to facilitate meal preparation independently, AEB prepares meals for 10+ people following a standardized recipe, prepare snacks for max patient per program
Knowledge, Education & Experience:
* High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
* Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred
* Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
* Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
* Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
* Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
* Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
* Hand/eyecoordination: Performing work using both
* Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
* Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
* The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
* Frequent standing and walkingfor extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
* Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.