Med Tech 2 PM - 10 PM

The Grove on Forest Lane is one of the premier retirement communities in Dallas.  

We are an established assisted living and memory care community serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area. With a focus on individualization, connection, and compassionate care, our experienced team members go above and beyond to ensure residents’ needs are met while treating them with the respect and honor they deserve.

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THIS JOB:

• The variety of duties
• The small-scale residential “neighborhoods” of 15 residents
• The person-centered model of care
• Great benefits 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Our caregivers provide “person-centered” care, which means our residents are provided with Individualized services using a holistic approach

Caregivers working in our memory care setting will receive specialized training in dementia and working effectively with residents with dementia.

Our caregivers assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers and ambulating. Helping our residents maintain as much independence as possible is important, therefore, our caregivers encourage resident independence and/or participation to the extent of their abilities and offer choice and control. Caregivers also actively promote resident engagement in hobbies and other interests, as well as their participation in community programs and events.  Caregivers working the night shift are also involved with providing laundry services and cleaning equipment.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have training and/or experience as a Care Giver or have experience working as a Med Tech
• Be very dependable
• Have patience and the ability to relate to people with memory challenges
• Want to work as part of a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: 

• Able to communicate effectively (speak and hear) with senior adults using professionally acceptable language, tone and terms (no profanity).
• Stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop, bend or kneel during an eight-hour shift.
• Use hands and fingers to perform fine motor movements including buttoning and zipping clothing 
• Lifting and/or transferring residents weighing up to 250 pounds with assistance
• Close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision is required 
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, feces, urine, chemicals, and unpleasant odors throughout the shift.

BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Low Cost Health Insurance
• Low Cost Vision Insurance
• Low Cost Dental Insurance
• 401(k) access after 60 days
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave

The Grove on Forest Lane is located at 3344 Forest Ln., Dallas, TX 75234

The Grove on Forest Lane dedicated to providing residential communities where seniors and their families feel right at home immediately upon entering our doors. We’re inspired by excellence and committed to “dedication in every detail". 

Operated by Franklin Apartment Management, LTD, based in San Antonio, one of the premier senior housing management companies in Texas.

 Careers website: https://franklin-companies.hiringthing.com/