We are looking for a compassionate Med Tech to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients.
- Med Tech Responsibilities
- Administer medication to residents based on resident medical charts. Follow protocols regarding documenting medication and restocking the med carts.
- Help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for residents, including toileting, showering, assisting with meals, light cleaning, showering, and other essential daily activities.
- Participate in shift change meetings to communicate with oncoming associates regarding resident status or special needs.
- Assist with janitorial tasks as needed.
- Act as a shift supervisor to ensure resident care needs are being properly met.
- Assist Caregivers during shifts with transfers and any other duties necessary.
- Work with physicians and the pharmacy to make sure that medication is ordered properly.
- Report changes in resident medical conditions and behaviors to physicians, families, and community leadership.
- Communicate with multiple levels within and outside of the organization: including residents, families, Caregivers, Wellness Coordinator, Resident Care Manager, Wellness Nurses, pharmacies, and doctors.
- Give emotional support to the residents by treating them with respect, dignity and always maintaining a positive and cheerful appearance.
- Promote safety and wellbeing of the residents through use of written and verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.
- Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator and community leadership.
- Competencies
- Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the smallest details in a situation, and truly cares about them.
- Understands the importance of all aspects of a given task, no matter how small they may seem. Works well when things are in an orderly fashion, organized, and well thought out.
- Integrity and Trust – Does what they say they will do, does not take the easy road, and does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Always does the right thing, even when it does not benefit themselves directly.
- Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect of customers.
- Med Tech Qualifications
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
- Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
- Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
- Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
- Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
- Supportive and compassionate
- High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Med Tech.
- Take pride in providing high quality care
- Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
