What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Tech position at Twenty20 Management, Inc?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living
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Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
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Receives report from the previous shift
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Reads the communication log and shower schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each shift.
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Documents in the communication log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day.
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Assist residents with ADL, environmental orientation, vital signs, first aid and wound care.
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Communicate with outside health care professionals.
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Practices good infection control and universal precautions
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Review new orders and MARS daily
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Uses EMAR system as appropriate
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Orders, stores and assists with medication according to current physician orders and community policies.
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Performs medication pass as needed, in a timely and correct manner.
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Assist with resident care as needed
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Assist with resident meals as needed
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Assist with residents moving in or out
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Monthly weights as assigned
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Responsible for changing 02 tubbing every 2 weeks, changing filters as assigned.
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Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental condition.
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Completes and reviews incident reports as needed.
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Reviews and is responsible for cleanliness and organization of Nurses Station.
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Assists with training of new team members.
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Supervises and monitors Resident Assistants
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Review service plans, complete level of care change forms when necessary
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Maintain service plans, may participate in Service Plan reviews.
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Maintain current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert charting.
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Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly nurses’ station and medication cart.
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Responsible for making sure that medication cart is properly organized and stocked for next shift.
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Must always wear name tag.
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Has a working walkie on them during their shift.
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Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, team members and visitors, including housekeeping duties as assigned.
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Assures residents at risk of wandering are safe and secure with a wander bracelet.
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Responsible for answering and responding to call lights, door alarms as needed.
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Knows and follows Emergency Procedures, Elopement and all other procedures.
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Performs all other duties assigned by RCC or Administrator
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Must attend and/or complete all assigned training to meet DSS regulations
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Responsible for keeping resident information confidential; respecting resident rights; respecting privacy.
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Must fulfill all duties assigned, to include Life Enrichment and other department support as needed.
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Demonstrate company core values at all times.
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Depending on experience and performance standing – may be assigned job lead duties and act as support for peers as needed and may rotate duties with other leads.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE ABILITIES:
-Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, bend, lift, grasp, push, and pull at a high volume and frequency for long periods of time.
-Can tolerate bright lights, loud noises, odors, changes in temperature settings -to include cold or hot climates, exposure to infectious/communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and other disease related environments.
-Efficiently and effectively manage unpredictable schedules, distractions, changes of pace or priorities, on a regular basis.
-Fine hand coordination and ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.
-Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
-Ability to remain calm under stress and follow training protocols.
-Capable of performing heavy and or unstable lifting of 50lbs or greater when necessary.
-Must be accurate, dependable, and thorough in all assigned tasks.
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES/CLEAN MVR REQUIRED:
N/A
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
-Meet general and specific Key Performance Indicators and associated industry or community metrics as leadership assigns and deems defining of success
-Adjust to changing or evolving metrics accordingly
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:
Employees in this role must follow the directives below, depending on their assigned state licensed community:
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Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements for senior living services (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care).
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Honor resident rights and follow all established protocols for care, safety, and service delivery.
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Maintain required education, certifications, and credentials.
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Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
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Participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance initiatives.
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Promptly report any incidents or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
DISCLAIMER:
This Job Description document is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Twenty/20 Management and associated Senior Living Communities are an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.