Med Tech

The Gardens of Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gardens of Amarillo is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support residents in daily activities and health monitoring. You will administer medications, assist with ADLs, and document vital signs under supervision.

This on-site role emphasizes compassionate interaction, teamwork with nurses, and adherence to care plans. The facility values dignity and safety for residents and offers a stable environment for caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and administers medications as ordered under nurse supervision.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Measures and records vital signs at set intervals, tracks intake, and collects specimens as ordered.
• Completes incident reports and supports the resident care plan.
• Facilitates or participates in resident activities and care conferences.
• Engages residents in conversations and activities aligned with their interests.
• Maintains professional conduct, including attire, punctuality, confidentiality, and communication with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Supports new resident welcome and assimilation.
• Monitors residents for changes and reports to the nurse.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
• Takes and records at predetermined intervals vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure, measures intake. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage and other specimens as ordered.
• Completes incident reports for any incidents occurred on assigned shift. Supports resident care plan.
• Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences.
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
• Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities).
• Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process.
• Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to delegating nurse.
• Assists with resident room, bathroom, and common area cleanliness, and other housekeeping duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.