Senior Caregiver & Med Tech: Flexible Hours & Benefits

Prairiehillsliving; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

Full benefit package including health,

Job summary

Arvum Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Care Giver/Med Tech to provide hands-on care and support to residents in a safe, home-like environment. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health needs, and collaborate with nurses and coordinators to maintain quality care.

On-the-job training is provided; prior CNA certification is preferred, with high school diploma/ GED required. 18+ years old, CPR/First Aid preferred, experience with seniors valued.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.

Education

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification

High School diploma/GED

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Arvum Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Care Giver/Med Tech to provide hands-on care and support to residents in a safe, home-like environment. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health needs, and collaborate with nurses and coordinators to maintain quality care.

On-the-job training is provided; prior CNA certification is preferred, with high school diploma/ GED required. 18+ years old, CPR/First Aid preferred, experience with seniors valued.