Caregiver / Med Tech

StoryPoint Group; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Adrian, MI is seeking compassionate staff to provide comfort, safety and general supervision to residents. You will assist with activities of daily living and administer medications per physician orders, while learning each resident’s preferences.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, confidentiality and reliability. Must have high school diploma or GED; CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days; proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is required.
• Must have CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Developed organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents according to physician orders and document completion
• Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatments
• Review incoming medication orders for accuracy and update eMAR accordingly
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in service plans
• Answer resident call lights, doors and safety alarms promptly
• Observe and report resident changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care
• Order/re-order medications to ensure adequate supply
• Complete daily charting, documentation and reporting
• Obtain resident weights and vitals
• Participate in training new employees
• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, work areas and common spaces according to schedule
• Assist with meal setup and cleanup
• Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
• Remain awake and alert while on shift
• Perform any other duties as requested within scope of responsibility and requirements of the job

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows environment

Job description

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Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible 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 FUNCTIONS

• Administer medications to residents according to physician orders and document completion
• Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatments
• Review incoming medication physician orders for accuracy. Update eMAR accordingly
• Partner with residents to provide needed/requested assistance with activities of daily living as outlined in the residents service plans
• Answer resident call lights, as well as door and safety alarms promptly
• Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care
• Order/re-order medications to ensure adequate supply is available
• Complete daily charting, documentation, and reporting as required
• Obtain resident weights and vitals
• Participate in training new employees as requested
• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, work areas and common spaces according to cleaning schedule
• Clean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directed
• Assist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requested
• Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment. Assist and remind residents to participate in activities
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
• Remain awake and alert while on shift

Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job

To 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 ABILITIES

Education and Experience
High school diploma/GED is required.

Certificates and Licenses

Must have CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
Computer Skills

Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.

Other Requirements

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
• Developed organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
• Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
• Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand Frequently
• Reach outward Occasionally
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Bend Occasionally
• Lift/Carry/Transfer
  • 10 lbs. or less Occasionally
  • 11-20 lbs. Occasionally
  • 21-50 lbs. N/A
  • 51-100 lbs. N/A
  • Over 100 lbs. N/A
• Push/Pull
  • 10 lbs. or less Occasionally
  • 11-20 lbs. Occas... etc