What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician/Caregiver - Memory Care position at Pueblo Norte?
OBJECTIVE: Provides Activities of daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) services to residents in accordance with the Individual Service Plan (ISP). Assistance includes either physical assistance or standby supervision. Provides support to new resident assistants. May provide some laundry and housekeeping tasks. May act as shift leader as established by community standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate competency in the following areas:
• Must be 18 years of age
. • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three (3) months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and caregiver experience desired.
• Preferred to have a valid,caregivers and med tech certification as required by the State of Arizona.
• CPR and First Aid certification or successfully achieved within 30 days of employment if required by State Standards
. • Have Valid Food Handlers Permit
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.
1. Assist resident with all personal care skills (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) and services in accordance with Individual Resident Service Plan, using safe, courteous and effective standards of practice.
2. Makes appropriate observations about resident’s condition in event interaction with resident and records changes in resident’s condition in a timely manner or reports changes to the H &W Director, Nurse or designated charge person immediately.
3. Records omission of resident services/medications according to company policy/procedures and standards.
4. Assists in recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
5. Aid in the delivery of specific participation in programs, such as fall prevention, safety, rehab and wellness, exercise and others as identified, which will provide entertainment, socialization to all residents.
6. Participate in family conferences as needed to discuss the resident’s status and review the appropriate service plan, medication regimen.
7. Comply with all company policies and procedures in regards to resident rights; abuse prevention and reporting; and resident confidentiality (HIPPA).
8. Promptly respond to resident call lights.
9. Demonstrate a courteous, polite, and friendly attitude with families, visitors and co workers.
10. Administers and Manages medication under the supervision and training of the Health and Wellness Director.
11. Demonstrates ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements.
12. Demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems that may or may not include a variety of concrete variables. This may require the ability to interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
13. Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and evaluate social situations in an objective, consistent and fair manner. Functions independently with integrity, flexibility and works well with residents, personnel and support agencies.
14. Complies with community policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, emergency response and safety protocol.
15. Complies with all company policies and procedures related to resident rights; abuse prevention and reporting; and resident confidentiality (HIPPA).
16. Demonstrates knowledge of Employee Handbook and complies with the policies in the Handbook.
17. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
EEO STATEMENT:
Stellar Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stellar Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position. Employment may dependent upon drug testing before or during employment.