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The Med Tech ensures timely distribution of medication to all residents by providing assistance with self-medication as prescribed by healthcare provider. This role is crucial as many seniors do not take their medications correctly at home, and applicants MUST have a minimum of two years professional memory care experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide care and assistance with the functions of daily living
- Maintain residents’ health records/resident charts by timely documenting any changes in health, incidents, and observation of unusual occurrences
- Maintain Medication Observation Records
- Assist with self-administration of medication
- Respond quickly to emergencies
- Coordinate physician/hospital visits
- Maintain confidentiality
- Communicate effectively with all staff, residents and their families
- Assist team members with the following personal care functions and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given: dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing and grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, bowel and bladder care, and other personal and hygiene care.
Job Requirements:
- 4 hour Certification for Self-Administration of Medication
- current CPR/First Aid certification a plus
- minimum of two years professional memory care experience
- ability to be on his/her feet for prolonged periods
- self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to pass pre-employment drug-and background screening (level 2)
Benefits for full-time associates: health benefits, paid time off and employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Benefits for part-time associates: employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer & drug-free Workplace
PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED Frequent body movements to include lifting, moving, transferring, bending (static forward bending), stooping/squatting, and reaching. Able to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted with twisting and turning of trunk. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Because the essential functions of the job of the Team Leader/Med Assist Tech often require exposure to bodily functions and infectious waste, diseases, odors and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk Classification Categories 2 and 3, environmental and safety conditions will fluctuate. To be qualified for the position of Team Leader/Med Tech, an applicant/employee will have the ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.
Education
Preferred
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Assistance w/Self Admin
Skills
Required
1. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully to develop alternative solutions both alone and with groups while using reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
2. Analytical: Collects and researches data and synthesizes complex or diverse information.
3. Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional residents, family members, and employee situations, responding promptly to their request for service and assistance, while soliciting feedback to improved service insuring that commitments are met.
4. Interpersonal: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting and keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
5. Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens carefully and gets clarification. Responds well to questions.
6. Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectively and openness to others views. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
7. Planning and Time Utilization: Consistently plans/coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency without sacrificing quality, accuracy and customer service. Meets deadlines in completing job assignments and special projects.
8. Computer Skills: Literate in Word and Excel, as well as in basic (Window) environment and downloading reports.
9. Written Skills: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and is able to read and interpret written information.
Preferred
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to converse in English
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Memory care: 1 year (Required)
- Heavy lifting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
