Care Giver/Med Tech - Flexible Shifts + Growth

Prairiehillsliving; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Full benefits package (health, dental,

Job summary

Arvum Senior Living is seeking Care Giver/Med Tech staff to provide hands-on care and support to residents in a safe, home-like environment. Roles include assisting with activities of daily living and medication observation, with on-going training and advancement opportunities.

We offer flexible scheduling, full/part-time options, benefits, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Experience with seniors

Observation & reporting

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Arvum Senior Living is seeking Care Giver/Med Tech staff to provide hands-on care and support to residents in a safe, home-like environment. Roles include assisting with activities of daily living and medication observation, with on-going training and advancement opportunities.

We offer flexible scheduling, full/part-time options, benefits, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous learning and development.