MedTech

Manorlakehn; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

[Unknown] is seeking a care assistant to support residents with daily activities, meals, and basic nursing tasks under supervision. The role involves medication assistance, documentation, and maintaining a safe, clean living environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, charting, patient safety, and assisting with admissions and transfers as needed. Strong English communication and physical stamina are required. Training will cover safety, infection control, and resident rights.

Qualifications

• Must have HS education or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Completion of certification training program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
• Document all medication management functions as required by regulation and community protocols.
• Obtain, receive, and store medication from the pharmacy.
• Participate in the medication training program and demonstrate competency.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the medication storage area.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and basic room care.
• Record vital signs, weight, and other data; observe skin condition and report changes.
• Prepare residents for meals and assist with after-meal care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and report complaints or incidents promptly.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures and inventory resident belongings.
• Follow universal precautions and hygiene/safety rules; report safety violations.

Skills

Patient care

English proficiency

Communication

Basic first aid

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of training program for certification

Job description

Purpose

To perform non-professional direct patient care duties under the supervision of nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual environment for the residents.

Essential Functions

Job Functions

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
• Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program.
• Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
• Participates in the medication training program and demonstrates competency per the competency checklist.
• Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Assist residents with daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.
• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor ; and, record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.
• Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents and incidents to supervisor.
• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.
• Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and, promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities and staff meeting.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Completion of training program for certification.
• Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care.
• Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed and responsible.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.