JOB TITLE: Medical Technician/Resident Care Assistant SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting with all phases ofresidential care

TASK - Assist resident with the activities of dailyliving:

TASK - Documents as directed by regulatory guideline pertinent information in each residents’ progress notes. Completesincident/accident reports for each occurrence.

TASK - Administers Medications and treatments whenrequired:

TASK - Assist during meal preparation, supervision pfdining room and clean up:

TASK - Attend in service / staff meetings asscheduled

TASK - Observes infection control practices

TASK- Shift Requirements

• Must stay awake and alert for the duration of the shift

Team Member's working for us plays a vital role in the community's success by providing excellent personal care to our residents. The Mediation Aide carries out the individualized care plan for each resident assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming Caregivers, toileting, and transfers. As a Med Tech, you are also responsible for the safe distribution and management of medication to our Residents. 

• Treat residents, family members, and coworkers with dignity and respect at all times
• Maintain Resident privacy/confidentiality
• Respond to emergency calls, and resident/visitor requests, and correct environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate, and safe manner
• Obtain/perform vital signs/weights monthly as directed
• Update the communication log at the end of each shift
• Observe facility policies and procedures regarding attendance, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other policies/procedures that may be introduced
• Regularly review, follow, and adhere to Resident care plans
• Know how to be able to respond to emergency needs as designed by facility policy
• Know and comply with all Resident Rights
• Attend in-service training and mandatory staff meetings
• Adhere to universal precautions and infection control procedures
• Document and report care provided and Resident observations including unusual or significant changes in mental, physical, or behavioral conditions
• Provide assistance (or reminders) with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair, and maintaining the personal environment (i.e. clothing/linen, personal belongings within the apartment, and spot-cleaning)
• Notify Resident Care Director and Executive Director if a Resident is sent to the hospital or in the event of death
• Answer phone calls when the concierge is not available
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician's orders and facility policy
• responsible for maintaining a cleaning and organized medication cart and medication room
• Assist with setup and serving of meals, supervision of dining room, and clean-up
• Required to stay alert and attentive during all scheduled work hours
• Perform any additional duties as requested by supervisors