AL Resident Med Tech - Memory Care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three (3) months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and caregiver experience desired
• Current Arizona State Caregivers and Med Tech Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification or successfully achieved within 30 days of employment if required by State Standards

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist resident with all personal care skills (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) and services in accordance with Individual Resident Service Plan, using safe, courteous and effective standards of practice
• Makes appropriate observations about resident's condition in event interaction with resident and records changes in resident's condition in a timely manner or reports changes to the H & W Director, Nurse or designated charge person immediately
• Records omission of resident services/medications according to company policy/procedures and standards
• Assists in recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed
• Promptly respond to resident call lights
• Demonstrate a courteous, polite, and friendly attitude with families, visitors and co-workers
• Administers and manages medication under the supervision and training of the Health and Wellness Director
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements
• Demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems that may or may not include a variety of concrete variables. This may require the ability to interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
• Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and evaluate social situations in an objective, consistent and fair manner
• Functions independently with integrity, flexibility and works well with residents, personnel and support agencies
• Complies with community policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, emergency response and safety protocol
• Complies with all company policies and procedures related to resident rights; abuse prevention and reporting; and resident confidentiality (HIPPA)
• Demonstrates knowledge of Employee Handbook and complies with the policies in the Handbook
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Holidays
• 401k
• Company sponsored training and tuition reimbursement
• Free meals each shift
• Flexible schedules available
• Part-Time and Full-Time available

Responsibilities

• Provide great resident care and support with daily activities and personal hygiene
• Answer patient calls and determine how to best help them
• Ensure residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences

Qualifications

• Can do attitude and willingness to go above and beyond when needed to serve our residents
• Ability to work as a team and also independently
• Previous experience working with seniors
• A love for seniors