Med Tech- Full Time Mornings

Singh Management; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Singh Management in Canton Charter Township, MI seeks a Med Tech to join our Waltonwood communities. You will administer medications, assist residents with activities of daily living, and collaborate with Caregivers to maintain independence and safety.

As part of the Resident Care team, you will report to the Wellness Coordinator, participate in shift change briefings, and support physicians and pharmacists to ensure proper medication orders and compassionate care for residents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification in NC required.
• Caregiving or Med Tech experience required.
• Experience working with elderly and memory impairment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to residents based on resident medical charts and document/supply med carts.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including toileting, showering, meals, light cleaning and other daily activities.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate resident status or special needs.
• Assist with janitorial tasks as needed and act as a shift supervisor to ensure resident care needs are met.
• Assist Caregivers during shifts with transfers and any other duties necessary.
• Coordinate with physicians and the pharmacy to ensure proper medication orders.
• Report changes in resident conditions to physicians, families, and leadership.
• Communicate with residents, families, Caregivers, Wellness Coordinator, and doctors.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Customer Focused

Integrity and Trust

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA certification (NC)

Job description

Brief Description

The Med Tech position is a multifaceted role that involves being a care provider, medical aide, and leader within our Waltonwood communities. In addition to administering medication, Med Techs work with Caregivers to ensure that our residents maintain independence and safety by assisting them with Activities of Daily Living. Med Techs report to the Wellness Coordinator and are part of the Resident Care team. Med Techs are an integral part of the community and pride themselves in the care they provide the residents. Our Resident Care Department provides individualized care to seniors who need assistance with personal tasks. Our care associates assist residents with their everyday needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, medication administration, and engagement in social activities. Through constant compassion, patience, and understanding, they strive to maintain resident independence and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to residents based on resident medical charts. Follow protocols regarding documenting medication and restocking the med carts.
• Help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for residents, including toileting, showering, assisting with meals, light cleaning, and other essential daily activities.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate with oncoming associates regarding resident status or special needs.
• Assist with janitorial tasks as needed.
• Act as a shift supervisor to ensure resident care needs are being properly met.
• Assist Caregivers during shifts with transfers and any other duties necessary.
• Work with physicians and the pharmacy to make sure that medication is ordered properly.
• Report changes in resident medical conditions and behaviors to physicians, families, and community leadership.
• Communicate with multiple levels within and outside of the organization: including residents, families, Caregivers, Wellness Coordinator, Resident Care Manager, Wellness Nurses, pharmacies, and doctors.
• Give emotional support to the residents by treating them with respect, dignity and always maintaining a positive and cheerful appearance.
• Promote safety and wellbeing of the residents through use of written and verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator and community leadership.

Competencies

• Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the smallest details in a situation, and truly cares about them.
• Understands the importance of all aspects of a given task, no matter how small they may seem. Works well when things are in an orderly fashion, organized, and well thought out.
• Integrity and Trust – Does what they say they will do, does not take the easy road, and does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Always does the right thing, even when it does not benefit themselves directly.
• Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect of customers.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• In North Carolina, CNA is required.
• Caregiving or Med Tech experience is required.
• Experience working with the elderly and those with memory impairment.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi‑manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Associates in this role are occasionally exposed to hot water, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Constant standing and walking.