Resident Care Med Tech

About the role

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Care Med Tech in the Resident Care department at The Heartlands, Marlette, MI. The position is full-time days with full benefits offered. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in working with older adults desired.
• Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager.
• Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support.
• Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it.
• Performs housekeeping duties within the community.
• Assists residents in organized activities.
• Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.
• Administer and document medications per the 6 rights of medication administration and AFC regulations, monitor for potential side effects of medication, maintain a clean and well-organized medication cart, dispose of medications, and maintain accurate medication count.
• Immediately report any change in resident’s condition to the Resident Care Manager/Director.
• Monitor vital signs as needed.
• Complete documentation required for resident incidents, errors or accidents and reports to the Resident Care Manager/Director.
• Take call off phone calls and assist in finding coverage if needed.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Ensure company standards are upheld by all staff.
• Comply with each resident's care plans and physician orders.

Benefits

Full benefits offered.

Schedule

Full-Time, Days.