Memory Care Full Time Med Tech 10 PM -6 AM

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our caregivers provide “person-centered” care, which means our residents are provided with individualized services using a holistic approach. Caregivers working in our memory care setting will receive specialized training in dementia and working effectively with residents with dementia. Our caregivers assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs): dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers and ambulating. Helping our residents maintain as much independence as possible is important, therefore, our caregivers encourage resident independence and/or participation to the extent of their abilities and offer choice and control. Caregivers also actively promote resident engagement in hobbies and other interests, as well as their participation in community programs and events. Caregivers working the night shift are also involved with providing laundry services and cleaning equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THIS JOB:

The variety of duties The small-scale residential “neighborhoods” of 15 residents The person-centered model of care The 4 on/2 off work schedule allowing you to know your days off well in advance Great benefits

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

Have training and/or experience as a Caregiver or have experience working as a Med Tech Be very dependable Have patience and the ability to relate to people with memory challenges Want to work as part of a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to communicate effectively (speak and hear) with senior adults using professionally acceptable language, tone and terms (no profanity). Stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop, bend or kneel during an eight-hour shift. Use hands and fingers to perform fine motor movements including buttoning and zipping clothing. Lifting and/or transferring residents weighing up to 250 pounds with assistance. Close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision is required. Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, feces, urine, chemicals, and unpleasant odors throughout the shift.

BENEFITS:

Generous Paid Time Off Low Cost Health Insurance Low Cost Vision Insurance Low Cost Dental Insurance 401(k) access after 60 days Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Tuition Reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr Franklin Park Senior Living