Med Tech

Discovery Senior Living; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading senior living operator in Town of Florida is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to provide essential support to residents. You will be responsible for monitoring residents' conditions, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. The role includes documentation of medication administration and engaging residents in activities. Ideal candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED, with previous experience working with seniors preferred. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, providing flexibility and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift.
• Observes and documents changes in resident conditions.
• Engages residents in life skills and activities.
• Assist with continence management and hygiene.
• Serve meals and help with activities of daily living.
• Attend to residents' activities to promote independence and safety.
• Greet and assist residents, families, and visitors.

Skills

Observing and reporting changes in residents' conditions

Assisting with activities of daily living

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene

CPR

First Aid

Experience with seniors

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred

CPR Certification preferred

First Aid Certification preferred

Job description

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States.

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)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full‑time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community, Lynmoore at Lawnwood, is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our team.

We Are Currently Hiring For

• Full Time 3p-11p Care/Med Techs
• Part Time 7a-3p Care/Med Tech
• Part Time 11p-7a Care/Med Techs

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.

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

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JOB CODE: 1007007