What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Med Tech position at Aspire Rural Health System?
Position: Resident Care Med Tech
Department: Resident Care
Location: The Heartlands, Marlette, MI
Hours: Part-Time. Days.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in working with older adults desired. Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (we will certify you, if needed)
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager. Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support. Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it. Performs housekeeping duties within the community. Assists residents in organized activities. Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation. Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy. Maintain confidentiality of residents. Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness. Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families. Administer and document medications per the 6 rights of medication administration and AFC regulations, monitor for potential side effects of medication, maintain a clean and well-organized medication cart, dispose of medications, and maintain accurate medication count. Immediately report any change in resident’s condition to the Resident Care Manager/Director. Monitor vital signs as needed. Complete documentation required for resident incidents, errors or accidents and reports to the Resident Care Manager/Director. Take call off phone calls and assist in finding coverage if needed. Assist in training new employees. Ensure company standards are upheld by all staff. Comply with each resident's care plans and physician orders.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."