What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Tech/Caregiver position at REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN WOMANS ASSN?
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One to three months related healthcare experience. Understanding of the aging process and dementia related diseases.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, policies and procedures and medication orders. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability pass the Department of Human Resources (DHS) required on-line caregiver training.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Reads, understands, and tests for the Medication Administration Course. Passes the DHS Medication Course.
- Attends and passes Diabetic Class held yearly by a Certified Diabetic Educator.
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Ability to monitor health status including adverse reaction to medications.
- Ability to communicate names of medication and explain purpose.
- Ability to communicate with emergency services, physician and physician extenders.