Med Tech- Part Time Midnights

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. Med Techs work with Caregivers to ensure residents maintain independence and safety by assisting with Activities of Daily Living. They report to the Wellness Coordinator and are part of the Resident Care team, taking pride in the care they provide to residents.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Detail-oriented with a focus on order and organization.
• Integrity and trustworthiness, consistently doing the right thing.
• Customer-focused, dedicated to meeting and exceeding resident needs.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and gross motor skills.
• Frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Occasional exposure 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 applied during transfers using belts or mechanical assists.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Constant standing and walking.