JOB SUMMARY: To provide basic first aid and medication to Forest Home guests and staff in a friendly and sensitive and timely manner within the scope and practice of their training and Forest Home First Aid Department Policies and protocols. Dispense medications to youth under 18 years old following Forest Home first aid protocols.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home.
Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person and over the phone.
Assume responsibility for initiating a positive and productive atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor.
Actively supports and participates in staff spiritual life activities.
Regular, timely attendance.
Signed statement of faith.
A heart to serve.
The wisdom to know when to seek assistance in a timely manner.
A self-starter with strong ability to triage.
Excellent people service skills.
Ability to provide service with integrity.
Strong ability to work well in a variety of environments.
Ability to streamline processes through necessary skill sets.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform high quality work and accomplish assigned projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate medical equipment, tools, vehicles and office machines. Requires moderate physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as blood and body fluids, sharps, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.
FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.
FOREST HOME CORE VALUES
Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)
Love (I Corinthians 13)
Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)
Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)
Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)
Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)
Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Dream Big
Proactively seek solutions
Think outside the box
Dream, plan and execute new ideas
Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)