Med Tech

About the Role

The Med Tech position is a multifaceted role that involves being a care provider, medical aide, and leader within our Waltonwood communities. In addition to administering medication, Med Techs work with Caregivers to ensure that residents maintain independence and safety by assisting them with Activities of Daily Living. Med Techs report to the Wellness Coordinator and are part of the Resident Care team. They are an integral part of the community and pride themselves in the care they provide to residents.

Our Resident Care Department provides individualized care to seniors who need assistance with personal tasks. Care associates assist residents with everyday needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, medication administration, and engagement in social activities. Through constant compassion, patience, and understanding, they strive to maintain resident independence and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to residents based on resident medical charts.
• Follow protocols regarding documenting medication and restocking the med carts.
• Help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for residents, including toileting, showering, assisting with meals, light cleaning, and other essential daily activities.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate with oncoming associates regarding resident status or special needs.
• Assist with janitorial tasks as needed.
• Act as a shift supervisor to ensure resident care needs are being properly met.
• Assist Caregivers during shifts with transfers and any other duties necessary.
• Work with physicians and the pharmacy to ensure medication is ordered properly.
• Report changes in resident medical conditions and behaviors to physicians, families, and community leadership.
• Communicate with multiple levels within and outside of the organization, including residents, families, Caregivers, Wellness Coordinator, Resident Care Manager, Wellness Nurses, pharmacies, and doctors.
• Provide emotional support to residents by treating them with respect, dignity, and maintaining a positive and cheerful appearance.
• Promote safety and wellbeing of residents through written and verbal procedures, safety equipment, and awareness of potential dangers.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator and community leadership.

At Waltonwood, we expect all associates to have regular attendance, defined as being on time and present for all scheduled shifts. Associates must value timeliness, punctuality, and dependability, and understand how their reliability impacts others and overall community operations. We expect associates to lend a helping hand to co-workers, direct reports, and supervisors, whether it is part of their typical job responsibilities or not. This includes welcoming new associates and residents into the community and making them feel at home. Associates should keep the best interests of residents and other team members in mind and actively participate in accomplishing team, community, and company goals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• In North Carolina, CNA certification is required.
• Caregiving or Med Tech experience is required.
• Experience working with the elderly and those with memory impairment.

Competencies

• Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the smallest details in a situation and truly cares about them. Understands the importance of all aspects of a given task, no matter how small. Works well when things are orderly, organized, and well thought out.
• Integrity and Trust – Does what they say they will do, does not take the easy road, and does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Always does the right thing, even when it does not directly benefit themselves.
• Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Occasionally exposed to hot water and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Constant standing and walking.