Med Tech - Midnights

Gilbertresidence; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gilbert Residence in Michigan is seeking a Med Tech to provide direct, primary care to residents and supervise the care provided by resident assistants during a designated shift. The role collaborates with department managers to keep Assisted Living and Memory Care units running smoothly.

Responsibilities include assessments with the care team, accurate documentation, admissions/discharges support, rounds with physicians, and ensuring privacy and quality education for residents and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Med passing experience required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and assist with resident care.
• Reliable and available every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the interdisciplinary care team to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate residents' care.
• Document resident activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
• Make rounds with physician and other team members as needed.
• Participate in developing, implementing and revising resident service plans.
• Communicate and coordinate care with residents and their families.
• Administer treatments and other direct care, including medications as prescribed.
• Order or arrange for ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Provide education and instruction to resident families and staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Medication knowledge

Lift 50lbs

Weekend availability

Positive attitude

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)