Med Tech at Lake Howard Heights

This position will work with our Assisted Living residents who require care with ADLs and other items. Our newest team member will become apart of a fantastic, tenured team who believe that our residents are an extension of our family and deserve the best we have to offer.

The positions we are looking to fill are 8 hour shifts from the afternoon (2nd Shift: 3p-11p) and/or overnight shift (3rd Shift: 11p-7a) and must have weekend availability (Saturday & Sunday).

Being a Med Tech/ Caregiver for our assisted living residents will include the following job duties and functions:

1. Assists in maintaining the physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents.

2. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of personnel tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters. Maintains a clean, safe, environment in the community by delegating job responsibilities.

3. As per state regulations and completion of required training/certification, administers or assists with self- administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider.

Observes resident’s response to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for occurrence of such and notifies supervisor. Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures.

4. Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedures. Supervises residents who self- administer medication. Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.

5. Maintains resident’s records daily and in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations, charting any changes in resident's physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc. Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.

6. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.

7. Receives reports on all residents.

8. Completes an accurate accounting of all medications, including controlled substances as per policy.

9. Assists with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of supervisor.

10. Provides direct resident care.

11. Follows procedures regarding incidents/accidents involving residents. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is a physically demanding job and requires and requires assisting residents with activities of daily living and could include lifting and transferring residents as appropriate.

Management/Decision Making: Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills: Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, residents' families, and other associates of the company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions. Uses good judgment in emergency situations and gets help when needed.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Med Tech Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person