Caregiver & Med Tech: Impactful Senior Living Care

Discovery Senior Living; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms and meals provided

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking Caring Assistants to provide hands-on care and support to residents in a safe, home-like environment. Training is provided, and many positions do not require prior experience.

Caregivers and Med Techs will assist with daily living activities, administer medications under supervision, and help maintain resident comfort and dignity while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• Current Medication Technician certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for a designated group of residents during the shift, checking on them throughout the shift.
• Observe, report and document residents' symptoms and conditions.
• Respond promptly to calls and notify supervisor if care needs increase.
• Assist with continence management and sanitation of resident areas.
• Serve meals, monitor intake, and aid with activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and work areas.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Discover your Purpose!

DIscovery Commons San Pablo, a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
  
  

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.
• Current Medication Technician certification required.
  
  

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit 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.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1001562