Unit Secretary - Full-Time - Evening Shift

Ginger Cove•Annapolis, MD

6d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being. Full-Time - 40 hours a week-Evening Shift Ginger Cove is currently seeking a Full-Time Unit Secretary (2:45PM-11:15PM; Schedule includes every other weekend) to support our Health Center Department. The Unit Secretary is responsible for working in accordance with established policies and procedures and/or specific instructions from the Clinical Manager. Operates communication systems including multi-lined telephone, patient call system, walkie-talkie, and computer to facilitate safe, quality resident care. Performs various clerical duties to support efficient operation of the Health Center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Knowledge and experience working with senior communities in a long-term care facility.
Experience caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, providing excellent service delivery to residents, families, and staff.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Must present self in a professional manner.
Must possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues, guests, residents and their families.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all activities at the nurse’s station by directing visitors to the proper room; answers questions and/or directs to proper authority for assistance.
Carefully observes Health Center residents to ensure their safety.
Answers calls from Health Center residents and directs Nurse/GNA into rooms as needed.
Monitors telephones from apartment residents, fire panel, and walkie-talkies.
Monitor emergency equipment.
Answers telephone calls from outside lines.
Answers questions to best of ability and/or refer telephone to Nurse.
Updates in-house physician consultation list.
Updates admission and discharge log.
Updates monthly charge books.
Prepares medical records for audit.
Performs other duties as assigned.