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Care/Med Tech PT/FT AM Shift 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

LakeHouse Senior Living · Manitowoc, WI · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. LakeHouse is a place where purpose thrives, culture unites us, and opportunity is always present. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Responsibilities

As a Care Giver and Medication Tech, responsibilities include:

  • Being responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knowing where their residents are and physically checking on them throughout the shift.
  • Observing, reporting and documenting symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
  • Responding to security system and resident call bells promptly.
  • Notifying supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
  • Assisting with continence management and disposing of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
  • Serving and collecting food trays and assisting as needed; reporting refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
  • Practicing good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
  • Helping residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety of each resident.
  • Actively participating/leading and assisting residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
  • Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
  • Greeting and assisting all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
  • Doing resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Medication Tech duties include:

  • Reviewing service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
  • Assisting/observing medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
  • Documenting and initialing form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
  • Reporting all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
  • Restocking medication cart after all medication passes.
  • Assisting in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
  • Counting all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
  • Maintaining and cleaning the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
  • Following re-fill process for medications.
  • Participating in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
  • Taking and recording temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
  • Reporting occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.

Qualifications

  • Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
  • High School diploma/GED.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • CPR Certification preferred.
  • First Aid Certification preferred.
  • Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

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