RA/MED TECH, non certified

Resident Assistant/Medical Technician

The Resident Assistant/Medical Technician is responsible for meeting resident needs, including but not limited to: assistance with personal care needs, administration of medication, and assistance with activities of daily living as well as activity programs. All tasks must be performed in a careful and caring manner, recognizing the condition(s) of the individual. Under the supervision of an LPN or an RN, the Resident Assistant/Medical Technician provides personal care and selected technical nursing services to predominately geriatric residents.

Type Equipment Required/Used:

Gloves, towels, linens, walker/cane, wheelchair, bedpan, mop, lifts, telephone, copier, VCR, TV, cassette player/stereo equipment, musical instruments and other common tools/equipment.

Work Areas:

Resident rooms, day areas, dining rooms, activity/recreation areas of facility, porches, patios, yards, outside areas, etc.

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to work as a team member.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
• Must have an interest in the care of geriatric residents.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of the elderly.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.

Lutheran Homes of South Carolina