This position provides direct care assistance to the resident in a manner that meets or exceeds Community expectations, including being familiar with and prepared to fulfill responsibilities as outlined in the following position descriptions:Under the direction of the Resident Care Director, LVN you will assist the residents in taking their medications, help with reordering meds, have great communication with families and professionals.
* Medication Tech
*Job Duties:*
*Essential Functions*
* Provide assistance or reminders with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed.
* Provide assistance with resident’s personal environment (e.
g.
clothing, linen, and personal belongings).
* Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.
* Assist in meal preparation/presentation, serving to resident, and other dining-related responsibilities; record and report changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
* Make resident rounds every two hours as required in residents’ service plans or as circumstances dictate.
* Record and report changes in resident’s condition to the supervisor including but not limited to changes in resident’s ability to perform activities of daily living, skin changes, bruising, etc.
* Use approved charting criteria and procedures to record pertinent information in resident charts.
* Immediately report all incidents or accident involving residents to the Resident Care Director/Supervisor and record all necessary information on the Resident Incident and Accident Reporting Form.
* Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
* Correct and prevent environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner while observing universal precautions and infection control procedures.
* Immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident funds or property to immediate supervisor.
* Perform work assignments and attend required in-service training.
*Added Responsibilities*
* Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
* Perform other related assignments as required.
* Attend required in-service training.
* Be willing and able to work in any resident care position.
*Accountabilities:*
* Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance.
* Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality.
* Respect Resident’s Rights.
* Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
* Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
* Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
* Observe standard precaution procedures and all safe workplace measures.
* Report any suspected or observed abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property or funds of a resident to the appropriate licensing agencies.
* Perform duties under the direction of a licensed nurse, within the scope of certified practice, and within verified skills competency.
* Pursuant to state regulations, must remain awake.
Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Retirement plan
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
Physical setting:
* Long term care
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Overnight shift
* Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
* Can you pass a criminal record clearance?
Experience:
* Assisted Living: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
* Night Shift (Required)
* Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
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