Care Giver Medication Technician

LakeHouse Coldwater; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Accident insurance

Job summary

A senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan, is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to provide hands-on care and medication assistance to residents. This role involves supporting residents' daily activities and maintaining their safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CNA certification preferred, and experience working with seniors. A competitive benefits package is offered including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to work in a senior living setting.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and support to residents.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Assist with continence management and hygiene.
• Assist with continence management and sanitation of rooms and restrooms.
• Assist with meals, mobility, bathing, dressing, and activities of daily living.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and work areas; practice standard hygiene.
• Support medication administration and record keeping per policy; restock carts.
• Engage residents in life skills and enrichment activities.

Skills

Hands-on care

Communication skills

Observational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred

CPR Certification preferred

First Aid Certification preferred

Tools

Six Rights of Medication Pass

Narcotics counting

Medication cart management

Job description

About LakeHouse Senior Living:

LakeHouse Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.

LakeHouse Senior Living is hiring Care/Medication Technicians for our community _____________________________________.

The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands-on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.

Responsibilities:

Care Giver:

• 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.

Medication Tech duties:

• 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.

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.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in LakeHouse Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

EOE D/V