Caregiver/Med Tech

Laurus; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus in United States is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide comfort, safety and supervision for residents. You will assist with daily living, administer medications per orders, and tailor care to each resident's preferences while maintaining a respectful, safe environment.

Responsibilities include documenting care, reviewing MAR/eMAR, and supporting activities led by Life Enrichment. Strong communication, teamwork and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic software use.
• Strong communication and confidentiality in resident care.
• Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents per physician orders and document completion.
• Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely medication administration.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in service plans.
• Answer call lights, doors, and safety alarms promptly.
• Observe and report changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care.
• Order medications to maintain adequate supply.
• Complete daily charting and reporting as required.
• Obtain resident weights and vitals.
• Participate in training of new employees as requested.
• Clean and disinfect resident rooms and common areas per schedule.
• Assist with meal setup and cleanup as needed.
• Participate in or lead Life Enrichment activities.
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Remain awake and alert during shift; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 completionReview eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatmentsReview incoming medication physician orders for accuracy Update eMAR accordinglyPartner with residents to provide neededrequested assistance with activities of daily living as outlined in the residents service plansAnswer resident call lights as well as door and safety alarms promptlyObserve and report resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident CareOrderre order medications to ensure adequate supply is availableComplete daily charting documentation and reporting as requiredObtain resident weights and vitalsParticipate in training new employees as requestedClean and disinfect resident rooms work areas and common spaces according to cleaning scheduleClean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directedAssist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requestedParticipate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment Assist and remind residents to participate in activitiesPromote positive relationships with residents staff and visitorsRemain awake and alert while on shiftPerform 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 diplomaGED is required Certificates and Licenses Must have CPRFirst 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 supervisionEffective oral and written communication skillsProfessional telephone etiquette and customer service skillsSuperior communication and interpersonal skillsCommunicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents families co workers and leadership staff at the communityDeveloped organizational skillsAbility to problem solve and demonstrate good judgementTeam oriented self starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisorPromote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative mannerAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand FrequentlyWalk FrequentlySit FrequentlyReach outward OccasionallyReach above shoulder OccasionallyClimb NASquat or Kneel OccasionallyBend OccasionallyTwist OccasionallyLiftCarryTransfer10 lbs or less Occasionally11 20 lbs Occasionally21 50 lbs NA51 100 lbs NAOver 100 lbs NAPushPull10 lbs or less Occasionally11 20 lbs Occasionally21 50 lbs NA51 100 lbs NAOver 100 lbs NA

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

General Working Conditions This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under her his supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty

Equal Opportunity Employer