Senior Living Med Tech: Caring Impact & Growth

TerraBella Senior Living, LLC; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Training & career growth

Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TerraBella Senior Living Salisbury, NC is seeking a dedicated Care/Medication Technician to provide hands-on care in a safe, home-like environment and assist residents with daily living and medication administration under supervision. You will observe health changes, document symptoms, assist with meals, hygiene, mobility, and coordinate with the nursing team to support residents’ dignity and independence.

Qualifications include HS diploma, NC Medication Aide License preferred, CNA certification

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• NC Medication Aide License requirement or preference depending on state rules.

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.

Skills

Caring for seniors

Communication skills

Observation skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

NC Medication Aide License

CNA certification preferred

Job description

TerraBella Senior Living Salisbury, NC is seeking a dedicated Care/Medication Technician to provide hands-on care in a safe, home-like environment and assist residents with daily living and medication administration under supervision. You will observe health changes, document symptoms, assist with meals, hygiene, mobility, and coordinate with the nursing team to support residents’ dignity and independence.

Qualifications include HS diploma, NC Medication Aide License preferred, CNA certification