Care Giver/Medication tech 2PM-10PM
Company: Morada Abilene
Location: Abilene
Posted on: July 30, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDiscovery Senior Living is now the 9th largest
senior housing operator with the addition of our new division in
Texas – Morada Senior Living. We have tremendous opportunities for
proven leaders to join in our success.Morada Senior Living is
looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community
Morada Abilene.POSITION SUMMARYThe Care Giver/Med Tech role
includes providing hands-on care, physical and emotional support to
each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like
environment. Responsibilities:Care 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.
- 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. Medication Tech
duties:
- 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.
- 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).
- Restocks medication cart 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 Room, med charts, treatment
carts 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, Morada
offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible team members are
offered a comprehensive benefits 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. Thank you for your
interest in Morada Senior Living careers. If you have any questions
about the position you are applying for, please contact the
community directly. EOE D/V
Keywords: Morada Abilene, Abilene , Care Giver/Medication tech 2PM-10PM, Other , Abilene, Texas
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