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Form of workPay is $18/hr, Full time and Part Time Available.
Evening MED TECH 2pm-10pm Monday through Friday. Full time with Benefits (insurance, PTO, Holiday Pay, etc)
Apply today and stop in and see our beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care! Ask for Danielle Lindsley, Wellness Director. Voted best Memory care by US News and World Report!
MUST HAVE THE THREE LEVELS CAREGIVING CERTIFICATION, PERSONAL, SUPERVISORY, DIRECTED.
The Ranch Estates of Tucson seeks compassionate and caring individuals who are dedicated to supporting exceptional senior living experiences. Working at The Ranch Estates of Tucson means you are part of the family. Each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you.
Full-time benefits include:
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Daily Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Summary of Duties:
The primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician are to: 1) Administer
or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the
residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State
regulations); and 2) Provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in
a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. This position
reports to the supervisor on duty as well as the Wellness Director.
Essential Functions:
• Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications
according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
• Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with
Company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and
prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
• Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire
shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in
accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing,
dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair
care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with
residents and families.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or
physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
• Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
• Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and
cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
• Assists residents without swallowing difficulty with eating.
• Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately
reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director.
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• Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control
procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
• Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports all
violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Documents provision of services on company forms.
• Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, and fax machines
and telephone.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and
assists other wellness associates as needed.
• Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.
• Cares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
• Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes,
vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Washes residents’ laundry as needed.
• Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
• Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when
requested.
• Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
• Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
• Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining
room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially
sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals
regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
• Acts as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and
other visitors.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the
residents, and an understanding of the aging process.
• Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary
care and services are provided.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
