Med Tech / Caregiver

Hampton-Manor-of-Merritt-Island; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Manor of Merritt Island is seeking a Med Tech / Caregiver to provide day-to-day care for residents in our Memory Care Neighborhood. You will assist with medications, monitor health, and support dining and activity programs to ensure compassionate, professional, and compliant care.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to work with seniors using state regulations. You will document care, communicate with medical staff and families, and respond to emergencies while

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Certification for medication administration as required by state.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience with seniors in assisted living/memory care preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to residents.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and report as needed.
• Document medications and care per policy.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and families about care.
• Take and record vital signs and weights.
• Complete incident reports accurately.
• Assist with activities of daily living and dining room duties.
• Support resident programming and mobility as needed.
• Maintain infection control practices and safety protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Warm, friendly, caring

Passion for seniors

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Assistance license/certification as required by state

CPR / First Aid certification

Job description

The Med Tech / Caregiver assures the day-to-day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional and effective manner. This position provides assistance to the residents in accordance with state and company regulations. The Med Tech / Caregiver will also participate in the Dining Program and Activity Program when working in our Memory Care Neighborhood to ensure the best quality of care is provided for all residents. Med Tech / Caregiver will be responsible for administering medication to residents and will have experience in medication administration and caregiving, as well as compassionate and patient demeanor.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer medication to patients as prescribed by healthcare professionals
• Monitor patients for any adverse reactions to medication and report to healthcare professionals as necessary
• Document medication administration and patient care in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and family members regarding patient care and medication administration
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weight
• Accurately completes incident reports
• Assist patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Review and participate in 24 Hour Communication Book, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and Verbal Reports as needed
• Answer call lights in a timely manner
• Assist residents to and from scheduled programs
• Participate in resident programming when scheduled or as needed
• Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs
• Assist in the dining room during mealtimes including, but not limited to; set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve and bus tables
• Perform laundry duties, washing, drying, folding and returning laundry to correct resident
• Assist with cleaning and tidying of resident’s rooms
• Respond to resident emergency calls
• Dispose of all residents used hygiene care products
• Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Supervising Nurse or Director of Nursing
• Check residents every two (2) hours or as required
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Supervising Nurse or Director of Nursing
• Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
• Report all burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, and emergency call lights to the supervisor as soon as possible on the day they are found.
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
• Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal care information
• Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
• Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Maintains responsibilities for pagers, keys, and walkies while on duty and signs them in and out every shift
• Attend and participate in all mandatory in-service training
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any management staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• License / Certificate for Medication Assistance as needed per state regulations
• CPR certification / First Aid certification

Experience Requirements:

• Experience with seniors in a Assisted Living and Memory Care environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds

Occupational Exposure / Personal Protective Equipment:

• Work in all areas of the community
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
• Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors