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Position Summary

• Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, efficient, and therapeutic environment for patients in the Senior Renewal program. The Senior Renewal Unit Clerk / Driver will provide clerical and administrative assistance to the Program Manager and program staff as needed. The Senior Renewal Unit Clerk

/Driver will assure that transportation for patients to and from the program is provided in a safe and timely manner.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certification

• Valid IL Driver’s license in good standing (see requirements below)

• Certified Nurses Aide certification or mental health technician preferred

• BLS

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrate your ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Not have been convicted within three years of the date of application of any of the following offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle:
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI)
  • Reckless driving 3 Leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury
  • Drag or street racing
  • Manslaughter
  • Reckless homicide
  • Reckless conduct

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Functioning as a team member, participating in and providing input to weekly team meetings related to patient care as well as other staff meetings and in-services.
• Preparing snacks for patients who request them.
• Assisting in patient groups as directed by the Program Manager/Designee.
• Always Utilizing Universal Precautions as appropriate according to hospital infection control standards.
• Attending and completing all required in-services including infection control, fire safety, hazardous materials, CPR.
• Aiding in emergency situations under the direction of the Program Nurse or designee.
• Always demonstrating care and concern in interactions with patients and family.
• Working with patients in such a manner that their dignity is always preserved.
• Recognizing that responsibility for patient care and safety is always the primary focus.
• Recognizing importance of HIPAA for patient confidentiality and always understands importance of ethical interactions with patients.​

DRIVING DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Driving company vehicle to transport patients to and from the program.
• Assisting patients into and out of the vehicle with particular attention to their safety.
• Assisting in the planning of daily routes.
• Coordinating company vehicle maintenance and repair, documents maintenance log, maintains cleanliness of the vehicle (both interior and exterior) and assures that vehicle is always fueled up.
• Communicating effectively and in a timely manner concerning observations of patients while on transporting and/or on the unit.

OFFICE/CLERICAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Actively supports the mission, philosophy, and goals of the hospital
• Completing daily patient and census logs.
• Performing Patient Registration, insurance verification, managing forms for Medical Records, Patient Scheduling, and point of service collection.
• Copying forms and preparing charts for admission.
• Using fax machine, filing, answering phones and taking messages as needed.
• Assisting in restocking snack inventories, ordering lunches daily and assisting in the delivery of lunches from dietary as needed.
• Readying daily paperwork for therapists and nurse.
• Breaking down charts as directed by the Program Manager.
• Delivering and picking up items from various departments of the hospital.
• Transporting confidential information to/from medical records and/or other destinations in a timely manner, complying with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Providing input for program growth and activities.
• Adherence to SIH policy, procedure and the Commitment to Care.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits