ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Visibly examine all visitors, contractors and employees for cold, flu and respiratory symptoms before entering the facility
- Inquire all visitors, contractors and employees health screening questions as recommended by the CDC
- Conduct a no-contact temperature check of all visitors and employees entering the facility
- Follow established protocols in place for any persons screening outside the established guidelines
- Record all results of each visitor, contractor and employee who are not permitted on property and submit to HR and Environmental Health and Safety representatives
- Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures to include wearing company provided and required PPE in the work area
- Use applicable PPE when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents
- Follow established reporting protocols in a clear and concise manner, adhering to all HIPAA guidelines
- Management of PPE supplies
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
- Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and timeliness and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
- Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
- Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
- Maintains open lines of communication
- Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
- Meets all productivity requirements
- Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment
- Actively participates in continuous quality improvement
- Represents the organization professionally at all times
POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:
- EMT, Paramedic, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide or CNA certification preferred but not required
- Healthcare experience preferred, but not required
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Travel to other branch locations may be required
Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
