Full Time Med Tech (Indiana Licensed QMA w/insulin cert)
About the Role
LakeHouse Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Care Giver and Medication Tech to join our team. This role is responsible for providing care and support to residents, ensuring their well-being, and assisting with daily activities and medication management.
Responsibilities
- Care Giver Duties:
- Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Observe, report, and document changes in residents' conditions, including skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and participation in activities.
- Respond promptly to security systems and resident call bells.
- Notify supervisors and/or Health Care Coordinator of any increased care needs.
- Assist with continence management and maintain sanitation in resident suites and community restrooms.
- Serve and collect food trays, assist residents as needed, and report any refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
- Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and work areas.
- Practice standard care precautions for cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
- Help residents maintain independence, promote dignity, and ensure physical safety.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
- Engage residents in life skills and life enrichment activities.
- Greet and assist internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
- Perform resident laundry as assigned and needed.
- Medication Tech Duties:
- Review service plans to understand resident needs and medication requirements.
- Assist and observe medication administration, following the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
- Document and initial medication forms, including refusals or missed doses.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information, including medication details.
- Report resident concerns related to medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator.
- Restock medication carts after each medication pass.
- Assist in checking medications, regardless of packaging system.
- Count narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
- Maintain and clean the Medication Room, med charts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, and availability of medications.
- Follow the re-fill process for medications.
- Participate in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, respiration rates).
- Report 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 required.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- CPR Certification preferred.
- First Aid Certification preferred.
- Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
Why Join Us
LakeHouse Senior Living, part of Discovery Senior Living, is a Great Place to Work® certified company from 2022–2026. We foster a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose, where residents feel at home and team members are inspired to grow. We offer:
- Competitive pay with early access to earned wages.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid training and growth opportunities.
- Uniforms (where applicable).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Volunteer time off.
- Wellness-related benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity. Join us to discover your purpose and be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity, performance, accountability, compassion, hard work, and creativity.
Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.