What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Shift Medtech/CNA/Caregiver position at Orchard Ridge Senior Living?
Description
**Day Shift MedTech - Full Time - Orchard Ridge Assisted Living, Coeur d'Alene, ID**
Join our compassionate team at Orchard Ridge Assisted Living and be a part of a century-long tradition of excellence in senior care. As a nonprofit organization recognized for outstanding service by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, we are looking for a dedicated Evening MedTech/Caregiver to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care to our residents.
**Your Role and Schedule**
- Full-Time Position: Sunday-Thursday 6am-2pm
**Why Orchard Ridge?**
We believe in taking care of our team members as much as our residents. As an Evening MedTech/Caregiver, you'll be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Generous health insurance coverage with 75% employer contribution available after 90 days of employment
- Dental and Vision Insurance offered
- Short Term Disability and Accident Insurance offered
- Access to Telemedicine and Critical Illness Insurance
- Company-provided Life Insurance policy ($10,000)
- PTO starts accruing from your first day, with eligibility to use after 90 days
- Scholarship opportunities for continued education
- A 401k plan with employer matching after 90 days of service
Requirements
- Administer and assist with medication management for residents according to prescribed schedules.
- Provide assistance with personal hygiene tasks such as showering and nail care.
- Assist residents with morning and bedtime routines, including dressing and undressing.
- Conduct oral hygiene care for residents.
- Perform grooming tasks to maintain resident cleanliness and appearance.
- Support and assist with the facility's toileting program.
- Offer queuing and assistance during mealtimes to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met.
- Help residents with safe transfers, utilizing gait belts, sit-to-stand lifts, and Hoyer lift equipment as needed.
- Accurately obtain and record vital signs; promptly report any unusual findings to the shift lead or charge nurse.
- Respond appropriately to residents' emotional and behavioral changes.
- React swiftly and effectively in emergency situations, including responding to the resident emergency call system.
- Encourage and facilitate resident socialization and participation in community activities.
- Communicate and document any concerns or observations regarding residents' well-being to the charge nurse and in the electronic MAR.
- Be able to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, bend, and lift or move up to 50 pounds
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MedTech Certificate (required for MedTech role)
- CPR and First Aid certifications preferred
- Experience as a CNA is advantageous but not mandatory
- Pass background check
Pay: $20.50 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22