Caregiver/Med Tech

Location 17300 North 88th Avenue,Peoria, AZ, 85382,United States Base Pay $19.50 - $21.50 / Hour Employee Type Part Time Non Exempt GENERAL SUMMARY The Caregiver / Medication Technician (Med Tech) is responsible for providing direct resident care and assisting with medication administration in accordance with Arizona assisted living regulations, physician orders, and community policies. This position supports residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), promotes resident dignity and independence, and ensures medications are administered safely and accurately. The Caregiver / Med Tech works closely with nursing staff, management, residents, families, physicians, and pharmacies to support resident health, safety, and quality of life in a compassionate assisted living environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Resident Care & Assistance Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, eating, and personal hygiene. Provide emotional support, companionship, and social engagement to residents. Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, and mobility assistance as needed. Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, or mental condition and report concerns promptly to nursing staff or management. Encourage resident independence while ensuring safety and comfort. Medication Administration Administer and assist residents with medications as authorized by Arizona assisted living regulations and physician orders. Accurately document medication administration and treatments in medication administration records (MARs). Monitor residents for medication side effects, adverse reactions, or refusals and report concerns promptly. Ensure medications are stored, secured, and disposed of properly according to policy and regulatory standards. Coordinate medication refills and communicate with pharmacies as directed. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to resident care and medication administration. Follow all Arizona assisted living regulations, infection control standards, and company policies. Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA requirements. Participate in medication audits, resident care reviews, and state inspections as needed. Safety & Emergency Response Respond appropriately to resident emergencies, falls, injuries, and medical incidents. Follow infection prevention and safety procedures. Participate in emergency preparedness activities and safety drills. Communicate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, nurses, physicians, pharmacies, and management. Participate in shift reports, staff meetings, and required trainings. Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe resident environment. Support teamwork and positive resident relations throughout the community. Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with resident activities, outings, and wellness programs as needed. Support housekeeping or dining services during staffing shortages or emergencies. Participate in community events and resident engagement activities. Assist with orientation and training of new staff as assigned. Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. Current Arizona caregiver certification or ability to obtain as required by state regulations. Completion of approved medication technician training program required. Previous experience in assisted living, senior care, healthcare, or related setting preferred. Current CPR and First Aid certification required. Current fingerprint clearance card required under Arizona law. COMPETENCIES Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, residents, visitors and the general public. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be able to work well under pressure, relate to a variety of personalities and handle multiple tasks. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have ability to read, write and speak English; follow written and oral instructions in English. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Must have ability to compute basic mathematical equations. ACCESS TO PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION Appropriate access to the Electronic Medical Records system. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to move throughout the facility promptly, especially in emergency situations. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and up to 150 lbs. with the assistance of one. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach; must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs in a wheelchair. Good visual and hearing acuity required. Must be able to walk or stand for up to 80% of the workday. Must be free of communicable disease; may be exposed to communicable diseases, and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, offensive odors and combative behavior. Sierra Winds fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. We embrace and value our differences. We make residents, employees and guests feel important. We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?” We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to details. DISCLAIMER: I have read the above Job Description and understand its contents. I further understand that this Job Description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts or PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS associated with my job. I may be required to perform additional tasks necessary to meet standards of quality and care. I understand that my employment with Sierra Winds is on an “at-will” basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sierra-Winds-