Central Supply

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

1. Transportation/scheduling appointments.
2. Evaluate the facility resident care supply needs.
3. Develop an efficient system to order adequate resident care supplies.
4. Order adequate resident care supplies, as well as all OTC and prescribed medications.
5. Maintain adequate resident care supplies.
6. Maintain inventory on all floors as needed.
7. Maintain an efficient system for strong resident care supplies for prompt retrieval.
8. Develop and maintain an efficient, accurate system to identify charges for resident care supplies.
9. Follow verbal/written instructions.
10. Writes clear, accurate supply orders.
11. Performs all duties assigned in an effective and timely manner.
12. Be responsible for collecting data on the number of supplies needed from each resident care area.
13. Identify type and amount of each item to be stocked.
14. Maintain supplies in a neat, clean and organized manner.
15. Follow instructions for proper storage of supplies.
16. Receive review and have requisitions approved before ordering.
17. Keep accurate organized records of the type and number of supplies received.
18. Receive incoming supplies and verify with original purchase order.
19. Receive or unload supplies and distribute stock and/or store in a neat, efficient, and safe manner.
20. Report all problems with obtaining supplies promptly to administration.
21. Understand and maintain records related to the facility resident change system in an accurate, neat, and organized manner.
22. Work cooperatively with nursing staff.
23. Work cooperatively with facility suppliers.
24. Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
25. Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.
26. Perform all duties assigned in an effective timely and professional manner.
27. Observe facility infection control procedures.
28. Provides accurate reports to administration of the type and number of supplies received.

Other Duties: 

As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned. 

Standard Responsibilities:

• Supports the Facility.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
• Safety, including precautions and safe work practices, established fire/ safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality and privacy of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with and enforcement of current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Reports complaints, problems and concerns regarding co-workers, management or residents in accordance with company policy.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
• Agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma preferred; equivalent accepted.
• None required, on-the-job training provided. Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities is preferred.