Job Description

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Nursing Support Assistant

$20.58 per hour

Do you want a job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? As Nursing Support Assistant, you will perform a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the nursing department and the administrative team.
• Assist with set-up and scheduling of appointments for patients, updating appointment calendar and patient schedules as needed; input nursing activities into patient schedules
• Keep portable files up-to-date
• Answer the Nursing station phone; receive and transcribe phone messages
• Notify family members of new orders, appointments, etc.
• Set up and break down medical charts at admit/discharge; file forms in chart and assist with maintaining chart order
• Assist with taking and documenting vitals; schedule diagnostic testing for labs and imaging
• Handle all medical records requests and request medical records from other facilities; reorder patient prescriptions and pick up medications when needed
• Assist nursing staff as needed with patient care needs, including response to call bells; assist with therapeutic pass forms for weekend passes
• Update daily report forms and medical meeting forms
• Keep nursing stations organized; maintain inventory and order nursing supplies and equipment
• Assist with 1:1 charge sheet completion; make copies of forms, fax information, and communicate information to charge nurse and Director of Nursing Assist Administration Team as needed when directed by Administrator/PD
• Review and/or set up admission packets for completeness
• Prepare for medical meetings - gather all paperwork as needed for Medical Director, including vital signs, medication lists, all lab work, and other paperwork to be signed
• Assist nurses with medication pass as needed after completing medication training
• Maintain patient confidentiality and treat all persons with respect
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Experience with Windows-based computer systems preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if driving on the behalf of the company or providing transportation to individuals receiving services
• Other training as required by state such as CPR, First Aid, Behavioral Intervention Techniques, and QMRP/QIDP designation; licensure as required by state
Why Join Us?
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
Come join our amazing team of committed, caring professionals. Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.