Residential Technician

Real Estate Education Rocks; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Portland, Maine is looking for a dependable Residential Technician to provide care to residents at a recovery center. The responsibilities include maintaining the facility, assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and ensuring the cleanliness of common areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma and effective communication skills. Training for BLS will be provided. This role is vital in promoting resident independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Must pass all background and driving record checks.
• BLS preferred but will certify on site if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manning the nurse’s station to answer questions and direct clients.
• Assisting with maintaining cleanliness and presentation of common areas.
• Passing, logging, and disposing of medications.
• Completing hourly rounds for each client and assessing the environment.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Good computer skills

Ability to complete Medication Administration training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Per Diem - Residential Technician

Liberty Bay Recoveryis looking forahardworking, caring and dependable Residential Technician willing to provide superior care to patient’sresidingin the recovery center. The primary job duties includevarious tasks maintaining the facility andassisting residents with their activities of daily living and promoting independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Manning the nurse’s station to answer questions and direct clients.
• General office work.
• Knowledge of the company and services offered and can accurately describe this information to new clients.
• Accompanying clients outside for cigarette breaks.
• Preparing bedrooms for new admissions, which includes dressing beds with clean sheets and comforter, vacuuming the carpet, cleaning all hard surfaces and ensuring each room has the proper accommodations (alarm clock, sound machine, fan, hamper, etc.).
• Assisting the kitchen with washing, drying and putting away dishes.
• Tidying up the dining area after meal times to include wiping all tables and chairs, pushing in chairs, sweeping and mopping the floor, emptying trashes, etc.
• Checking the client bathrooms for cleanliness.
• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the day rooms, which includes removing any dishes or trash, folding and putting away blankets, straightening pillows, sanitizing hard surfaces, etc.
• Assisting housekeeping staff with laundry.
• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
• Assisting medical or kitchen staff with any other related tasks.
• Assist in admission process (UA collection, searching property, BA testing, sanitation, etc.).
• Thoroughly searches individuals’ belongings upon admission and properly disposes of any forbidden items.
• Properly logs and stores individuals’ belongings.
• Passing, logging and disposal of medications.
• Always demonstrates proper handwashing techniques and uses gloves whenever necessary.
• Administers medication by the route ordered according to the physician’s orders.
• Completes hourly rounds for each client and appropriately assesses the environment/need for increased checks.
• Checking vitals for individuals.
• Auditing and correcting EHR records.
• Assisting with Omnicell – witnessing the removal of scheduled medications.
• Assists with the discharge process and completes all necessary documentation.
• Admitting and assisting with discharging individuals into Omnicell/Omniview.
• Assists with completing any weekly/monthly medical report forms.
• Keeps medication rooms and medication cart cleaned, stocked and organized at all times.
• Participates in facility quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improved patient experience.
• Ability to successfully complete training in, and demonstrate a practical use of, Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid and behavior intervention techniques.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good computer skills in order to access emails, training and record keeping/data collection software.
• Ability to perform general household upkeep and maintenance.
• Any other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS preferred but will certify on site if needed.
• Must pass all background and driving record checks.

Liberty Bay Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.