MedTech - PM

Shift Manager (MedTech)

The Shift Manager (MedTech) acts as a team leader, direct supervisor of resident caregivers ensuring that the resident needs are met, distributes medications and assists in the skill training of all new resident caregivers as well as developing requests for in service training. The Shift Manager reports directly to the Administrator and Resident Care Coordinator (RCC). In absence of Administrator and RCC, the Shift Manager is responsible for overall flow in facility and has authority to make minor decisions regarding the care on the floor; and to summon emergency care if the resident is in distress. All other care decisions are made by the Administrator or RCC.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain resident charts and keep other documentation current on facility forms, licensing forms, physician orders and incident reports
• Ensure caregivers carry out their responsibility on the particular shift and resident needs are met to including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, oral care, hygiene, skin are, perineum care and other activities of daily living (ADLs) and are delivered to the residents' function at their highest level physically, cognitively and socially
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers according to approved assistance protocols
• Assist residents at mealtime and daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music, exercise and interaction
• Communicate resident status changes with the Administrator and RCC
• Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages and central medication storage
• Coordinate physician and other appointments for the particular shift
• Pass medications for the particular shift and read all "Shift Communication Notes" regarding the facility and residents so as to be informed of the condition of the residents, and report such to the Administrator and RCC
• Provide leadership to direct care staffs by identifying and communicating resident care priorities