Full Time Med Tech 3rd Shift

Gardens of Gainesville•Gainesville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Care/Medication Technician for its community, Gardens of Gainesville. This role involves providing direct care, emotional support, and maintaining a safe environment for residents. The position is full-time and operates on the 3rd shift. TerraBella is part of Discovery Senior Living, an organization known for its commitment to culture, growth, and providing a great place to work, with communities earning Great Place to Work® certifications.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift, ensuring their whereabouts and checking on them regularly.
Observe, report, and document resident symptoms and conditions, noting changes in skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary intake, and participation in activities.
Respond promptly to security systems and resident call bells.
Notify supervisors or Health Care Coordinator of any increased resident care needs.
Assist with continence management and ensure proper disposal of continence products.
Serve and collect food trays, assisting residents as needed and reporting any meal refusal or loss of appetite.
Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and work areas.
Practice good standard care precautions for cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
Help residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety.
Actively participate in and lead residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating).
Engage residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
Greet and assist all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
Perform resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Review service plans to understand resident information.
Assist with and observe medications and treatments using the medication observation record and adhering to the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Document and initial medication administration, including refusals or missed doses.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including medication details.
Report all resident concerns noted during medication assistance to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
Restock the medication cart after all medication passes.
Assist in checking medications regardless of the packaging system.
Count all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintain and clean the Medication Room, med charts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and to remove expired medications.
Follow the re-fill process for medications.
Participate in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.