Med-Tech/Caregiver 11pm to 7am

We are looking for caring and dedicated full-time ( 11pm - 7am) Med-Tech/Caregivers for our community located in the historic town of Orange Park, Florida. Come be a part of Palagio where we pride ourselves to uphold the "Concordis Way" we honor the human spirit in every individual and are passionate about giving the highest quality of life to those who have given to us for generations. Our mantra for service is "whatever it takes" while staying true to our core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Passion and Empowerment

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Med-Techs provide direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treats each resident with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence while fostering a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
• May assist with serving meals to residents in the dining room or apartments. May assist in preparing meals following pre-planned menus. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice.
• Records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution; leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc. Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly report all changes to the supervisor.
• Assist residents with medication procedure. Assists or supervises residents who self- administer medication. Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications. Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance – including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and request from family and friends.
• Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
• Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Prioritizes tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
• Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible with schedule and available to work evening, weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible, innovative, persistent and committed to successful completion of assignments.
• Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, and be sensitive to the needs of residents.
• Must be able to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or co-workers.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and Team Members.
• Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
• High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or knowledge working with the elderly and those living with dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Must enjoy working with seniors.
• Must possess high-energy/enthusiasm, be a self-starter, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide residents with quality care.

If this is YOU, we want to speak with you!

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medication administration: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Med-Tech (Required)

Work Location: In person