Med Tech/Caregiver

Caregiver/MedTech

Job Location - Silvergate Rancho Bernardo – Rancho Bernardo, CA

Position Type - Full Time

Salary Range - $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

THE COMPANY

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo – the area’s premier senior living community – is a privately owned and operated retirement living and healthcare company that has been in business for more than 30 years in San Diego County.

We know great care starts with great people! Our Caregiver/Med Techs play a key role as part of an award-winning Care Team in our Memory Care Suites facility, where we care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss. This role offers an outstanding career opportunity with:

• A consistent work schedule with ample opportunities in all shifts, including AM, PM & NOC
• Year-round Care Team training
• Opportunities for internal promotion
• A beautiful work environment in a newer facility
• Reports to a dedicated Memory Care Director
• One of the highest Caregiver-to-Resident ratios in the industry
• A competitive wage with access to generous benefits, including dental, vision and healthcare
• An opt-in 401k Retirement Plan with annual Corporate contribution (conditions apply)
• Annual raises and bonus potential
• Paid Time Off and holiday pay

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Caregiver/MedTech will assist residents to self-administer their medications, as well as assist and supervise with other activities of daily living (ADL’s).The position will provide supervision and training to caregivers in the provision of personal services to the Residents. As a team member of a collaborative group of healthcare professionals, this position helps to ensure a safe and comfortable home-like environment within the retirement community setting for both Memory Care residents and their families.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents with self-administration of medications following company standards, and the guidelines set forth by Department of Social Services, Title 22 regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete medication documentation for each resident on medication services.
• Report and document medication problems, refusals and missed medications.
• Count controlled substances at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Maintain proper security, storage, and destruction of medications with accurate and complete documentation for each.
• Work with various pharmacies to ensure resident prescriptions are filled and delivered in timely manner.
• Reviews physician orders and lab requests, and follows up with resident as needed.
• Correspond with physicians to ensure that up to date and accurate medications are on hand for residents. Chart any medication changes by physicians, keeping accurate notes.
• Communicate with family members to ensure residents’ medications are delivered and kept stocked in a timely manner.
• Notifies physicians and family members of condition changes or medical problems.
• Oversees monthly weighing of residents, ensuring that every resident is weighed, weights are recorded, and significant changes are brought to the attention of a supervisor.
• Assist in the collection of urine samples for resident testing. Monitors and supervises hydration and nutritional program for residents.
• Maintains all supplies needed in the medication program.
• Responds to resident and/or family telephone inquiries.
• Is proactive in obtaining medical care and treatment for residents with medical needs, working to minimize emergency 911 calls as much as possible.
• Work with various Hospice agencies to ensure residents on Hospice care are kept comfortable and the terms of their care plan are carried out.
• Exercise proper use of equipment, and utilize supplies and other company resources in a reasonable and cost-effective way.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and in-service meetings.

A CAREER “WHERE EVERY DAY MATTERS”

As strongly as we believe that every day matters for each of our residents, we are equally as passionate about providing a richly challenging, never-a-dull moment work environment for our team members. Every day, we work together to foster a positive and fulfilling workplace where employees can be creative, find unique solutions to challenging issues and enjoy a rewarding work life every day. Come join our amazing family of care professionals!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current CPR & First Aid certification
• Knowledge of State of California requirements set forth in Title 22
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of Gerontology, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
• Knowledge and ability to assist residents with medications
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality
• Enjoy working with senior citizens
• Ability to lead, direct and work well with others
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including ability to send emails, generate letters and other correspondence, work with spreadsheets; also able to use other various office machinery, including a fax machine and copy machine
• Knowledge of resident rights and the ability to respond to each resident with empathy and respect
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments, residents and their family members, doctors and other outside professionals that provide service to the residents
• Ability to respond effectively in an emergency or crisis situation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push, pull, sit and stand on feet for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Job offer is contingent on the following:

• Must pass background check (or have approved exemption)
• Must pass drug test, pre-employment physical and TB test

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person