Weekend Care Manager/Medication Technician

Arvum Senior Living; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvum Senior Living is seeking compassionate individuals for Care Giver/Med Tech roles to assist senior residents in enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include providing hands-on care, emotional support, and ensuring a safe environment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others, with opportunities for training and career advancement.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift.
• Assists with daily living activities like bathing and eating.
• Documents observations and reports changes to supervisors.

Skills

Compassionate care

Hygiene Practices

Communication

Patient observation

Activity Engagement

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Addington Place of Clinton

We are looking for individuals who want to care for and assist our senior citizens in experiencing the best quality of life. The Care Giver/Med Tech roles includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment

Along with our managing company, Arvum Senior Living, we are proud to be apart of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies. DSLmanages care and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communitiesthroughout the Midwest inIllinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs hundreds of vital Team Members andiscommitted to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Weekend only
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

Responsibilities ofCare Giver:

• 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.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Responds to security system and resident call lights promptly.
• 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

Responsibilities of Medication Delegated Personnel:

• 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 electronically as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Insures that medication cart is restocked after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication cart for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Arvum offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

EOE D/V