Med Tech - Afternoons

Gilbertresidence; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gilbert Residence in Michigan is seeking a Med Tech to provide direct, primary care to residents and to supervise care delegated to resident assistants. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary team to maintain safe, comfortable Memory Care and Assisted Living services.

Responsibilities include documenting care, assisting with admissions and discharges, administering medications, coordinating with families, and promoting the highest standard of long-term care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Med passing experience required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Knowledge of medications and medication therapies.
• Positive attitude.
• Must be reliable.
• Must be available every other weekend (Sat & Sunday).

Responsibilities

• Meets with members of the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident's care
• Document resident activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist with admission, transfer & discharge of residents
• Makes rounds with physician & other team members as needed
• Participates in developing, implementing, & revising resident service plans
• Communicate and coordinate care with residents & their families
• Administer treatments & other direct care
• Prepare & administer medication as prescribed
• Order or arrange for ordering of pharmaceuticals
• Collect specimens as ordered
• Promote a positive image of long-term care
• Protect the privacy of residents
• Provide education & instruction to resident families & staff as needed

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Reliability

Medication knowledge

Weekend availability

Ability to lift 50lbs

Positive attitude

Must be reliable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Gilbert Residence provides exceptional nursing care to 32 residents. Supportive Living, Assisted Living and Specialized Dementia care to 58 residents. We carry a long tradition of excellence by providing compassionate and dignified care.

The med tech provides direct, primary care to residents, and delegates/supervises the care provided by the resident assistants for a designated shift. He/She is responsible for working in a coordinated effort with the department managers to maintain the smooth function of the Assisted Living and Memory Care units.

DUTIES

• Meets with members of the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident's care
• Document resident activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist with admission, transfer & discharge of residents
• Makes rounds with physician & other team members as needed
• Participates in developing, implementing, & revising resident service plans
• Communicate and coordinate care with residents & their families
• Administer treatments & other direct care
• Prepare & administer medication as prescribed
• Order or arrange for ordering of pharmaceuticals
• Collect specimens as ordered
• Promote a positive image of long-term care
• Protect the privacy of residents
• Provide education & instruction to resident families & staff as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or GED
• Med passing experience required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Knowledge of medications and medication therapies
• Positive attitude
• Must be reliable
• Must be available every other weekend (Sat & Sunday)