Caregiver/Med Tech

Caregiver/Med TechMeadow Lane Assisted Living & Memory CarePOSITION SUMMARYResponsible for providing comfort, safety and general supervision to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living, administering medications and tending to their individual care needs, while learning their unique preferences and personalities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAdminister medications to residents according to physician orders and document completionReview eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatmentsReview incoming medication physician orders for accuracy. Update eMAR accordinglyPartner with residents to provide needed/requested assistance with activities of daily living as outlined in the residents' service plansAnswer resident call lights, as well as door and safety alarms promptlyObserve and report resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident CareOrder/re-order medications to ensure adequate supply is availableComplete daily charting, documentation, and reporting as requiredObtain resident weights and vitalsParticipate in training new employees as requestedClean and disinfect resident rooms, work areas and common spaces according to cleaning scheduleClean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directedAssist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requestedParticipate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment. Assist and remind residents to participate in activitiesPromote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitorsRemain awake and alert while on shiftPerform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the jobTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SKILLS AND ABILITIESEducation and Experience High school diploma/GED is required.Certificates and LicensesMust have CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire. Computer SkillsMust have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.Other RequirementsAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervisionEffective oral and written communication skillsProfessional telephone etiquette and customer service skillsSuperior communication and interpersonal skillsCommunicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the communityDeveloped organizational skillsAbility to problem solve and demonstrate good judgementTeam oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisorPromote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative mannerAbility to maintain a high level of confidentialityPHYSICAL DEMANDSStand – FrequentlyWalk – FrequentlySit – FrequentlyReach outward – OccasionallyReach above shoulder – OccasionallyClimb – N/ASquat or Kneel – OccasionallyBend – OccasionallyTwist – OccasionallyLift/Carry/Transfer 10 lbs. or less – Occasionally11-20 lbs. – Occasionally21-50 lbs. – N/A51-100 lbs. – N/AOver 100 lbs. – N/APush/Pull 10 lbs. or less – Occasionally11-20 lbs. – Occasionally21-50 lbs. – N/A51-100 lbs. – N/AOver 100 lbs. – N/AGeneral Working ConditionsThis position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.Equal Opportunity Employer