Med Tech Resident Assistant - Day Shift - 20 hours/week

Fairmount Homes Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Med Tech Resident Assistant at a forward-thinking personal care facility! This role is perfect for those passionate about providing compassionate care to elderly residents transitioning to assisted living. You'll be responsible for administering medications, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of others while growing your skills in health care, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Current certification to administer medications in PA Personal Care Home required.
• Experience in providing compassionate care to elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resident care according to the Resident Assessment and Support Plan.
• Assist residents with daily living activities while ensuring safety.

Skills

Medication Administration

Resident Care

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Education

Certification in Medication Administration

Tools

Electronic Charging System

Job description

Med Tech Resident Assistant - Day Shift - 20 hours/week

Med Tech Resident Assistant Charge (Med Tech Licensed needed)

Come join the Fairmount team in the role of a Resident Assistant working in our Personal Care / Assisted Living! Join a dynamic team serving the elderly residents as they transition from independent living to assisted living! Be a strong member of the caring team to provide compassionate care that highlights the Fairmount culture!

Current certification to administer medications in PA Personal Care Home (Med Tech) required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers resident care in accordance with the Resident Assessment and Support Plan (RASP) with additional direction from the Charge Nurse/Charge Med Tech or other supervisory personnel.
• Assists residents with their activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, incontinence care, oral hygiene, dressing, ambulation, and positioning, while observing safety and sanitary precautions and respecting individual needs and preferences.
• Assists residents with telephone use, processing laundry, and tidying up their room.
• Assists with Activities, as needed.
• Follows policies and procedures related to resident care.
• Assists in the dining room by serving drinks, delivering meals, and helping residents with meal choices.
• Orders supplies and ensures accurate charging of supplies to residents using an electronic charging system.
• Reports pertinent information and/or changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the Charge Nurse.
• Responsible for maintaining safety and sanitation standards throughout the facility and for following all applicable rules and regulations of federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, intake, and output accurately.
• Presents each resident with a neat and clean appearance.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care procedures.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Follows all quality assurance/infection control standards.
• Accurately documents on the resident’s electronic and paper record.
• Adheres to Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Complies with HIPAA Privacy standards.
• Administers medications and completes treatments per physician’s orders following the Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Performs other duties as required by facility needs.

Physical and Composure Requirements:

• The physical activities of this position involve: balancing, climbing, crouching, fine finger movement, grasping, kneeling, lifting (frequently 50 pounds), pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive movement, standing, stooping, walking, and sitting.
• Must have the composure to function calmly and professionally under stressful conditions when confronted with frustrated or angry staff/residents; emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations.

Compensation details: $20.05 - $21.65 hourly.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care