Med Tech

The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care in Amarillo, Texas is seeking a caregiver to assist with medications, monitor vital signs, and support residents with daily living activities.

The role emphasizes observing changes in condition and reporting to the supervising nurse, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in resident care conferences.

We value a professional approach, reliability, and compassionate interaction with residents and families.

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 vital signs at predetermined intervals; monitors intake.
• Completes incident reports and 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; housekeeping duties as needed.
• 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.