Resident Care Med Tech

Aspire Rural Health System; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Care Med Tech in Marlette, MI. The role provides resident care, monitors health status, assists with meals, and supports daily living while preserving dignity and privacy.

Full-time hours with benefits. Must have a high school diploma or GED, CPR and First Aid, and experience with older adults, especially those with dementia. Documentation, medication administration, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in working with older adults desired, esp. dementia care.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing residents and reports changes to Resident Care Manager.
• Assists residents with meals, snacks, and beverages and helps those needing assistance with eating.
• Maintains resident records through regular documentation and supports in activities and daily living.
• Administers and documents medications per the 6 rights of medication administration and AFC regulations; monitors for side effects and maintains medication cart.
• Monitors vital signs as needed and reports changes promptly.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and families.
• Assists in training new employees and ensures staff uphold company standards.
• Complies with each resident's care plans and physician orders.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Dementia care

Older adults care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OPEN POSITION:

Position: Resident Care Med Tech

Department: Resident Care

Location: The Heartlands, Marlette, MI

Hours: Full-Time. Days. Full Benefits

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Care Med Tech. We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in working with older adults desired. Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager. Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support. Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it. Performs housekeeping duties within the community. Assists residents in organized activities. Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation. Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy. Maintain confidentiality of residents. Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness. Administer and document medications per the 6 rights of medication administration and AFC regulations, monitor for potential side effects of medication, maintain a clean and well-organized medication cart, dispose of medications, and maintain accurate medication count. Immediately report any change in resident’s condition to the Resident Care Manager/Director. Monitor vital signs as needed. Complete documentation required for resident incidents, errors or accidents and reports to the Resident Care Manager/Director. Take call off phone calls and assist in finding coverage if needed. Assist in training new employees. Ensure company standards are upheld by all staff. Comply with each resident's care plans and physician orders. Administer and document medications per the 6 rights of medication administration and AFC regulations, monitor for potential side effects of medication, maintain a clean and well-organized medication cart, dispose of medications, and maintain accurate medication count. Immediately report any change in resident’s condition to the Resident Care Manager/Director. Monitor vital signs as needed. Complete documentation required for resident incidents, errors or accidents and reports to the Resident Care Manager/Director. Take call off phone calls and assist in finding coverage if needed. Assist in training new employees. Ensure company standards are upheld by all staff. Comply with each resident's care plans and physician orders. Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.

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