Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Blue Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Blue Ridge is seeking Med Techs to join our caregiving team. Positions available are Full Time and Part Time on 7am and 7pm shifts, Mon–Fri with every other weekend open for coverage, located in Blue Ridge, GA.

As a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide, you will monitor residents, assist with medications, and collaborate with families and support services while promoting wellness across the community. Previous elder care experience and leadership ability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a senior living setting.
• Strong communication with residents, families and support services.
• Ability to adapt to varying schedules including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and wellbeing of residents and support wellness initiatives.
• Assist with medication care/administration and documentation.
• Support the Wellness Nurse during monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Inform Wellness/Executive Directors of changes in medication or service needs.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs for monthly checks.
• Provide resident care as needed and communicate changes to the care team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Description

The Lodge at Blue Ridge is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Full Time/Part Time 7a & 7p

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

The Med Tech is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care assistance/administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Supports the Wellness Nurse with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident on a monthly basis
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completion of monthly wellness visit
• Assist with resident care as needed

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet the state requirements for medication aide
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times