Med Tech - Assisted Living

Rivaria Vista Grande; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefits

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A senior living community in Colorado Springs is seeking a Care / Medication Technician to provide hands-on care and emotional support to residents while ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication administration, and observing residents’ needs. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and preferably a Certified Nurse's Aide certification. Join our team to make a positive impact on others’ lives.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse's Aide certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care, physical, and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with medication administration observing the Six Rights.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents' rooms and work areas.
• Help residents with activities of daily living.

Skills

Caregiving

Medication administration

Communication

Observational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Integral Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care and lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, built on our "Culture Keepers," employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment that recognizes their value in delivering excellent experiences for our residents.

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 benefits 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 is seeking a Care / Medication Technician to join our team.

The Care Giver / Med Tech role involves providing hands-on care, physical, and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe, home-like environment.

Responsibilities:

Care Giver:

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows their whereabouts and checks on them physically throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports, and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary intake, and participation in activities.
• Responds promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
• Notifies supervisor or Healthcare Coordinator if a resident’s care needs increase.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of products properly to ensure sanitation.
• Serves and collects food trays; reports meal refusals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of residents' rooms and work areas.
• Practices good hygiene and health precautions.
• Helps residents maintain independence, dignity, and safety.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, and eating.
• Engages residents in life skills and enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists residents, guests, family members, vendors, and team members.
• Performs resident laundry as needed.

Medication Tech duties:

• Reviews service plans to understand residents’ needs.
• Assists with medication administration, observing the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents medication administration, refusals, or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information and medication records.
• Reports concerns to Nurse or Healthcare Coordinator.
• Restocks medication carts after each shift.
• Assists in medication checks and maintains medication room cleanliness.
• Follows procedures for medication re-fills and documentation.
• Participates in developing and updating Service Plans.
• Records vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration.
• Immediately reports occupational exposures or hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse's Aide certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.

If making a positive impact on others’ lives appeals to you, apply today and join our team!

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JOB CODE: 1005932