Caregiver / Med Tech NOC SHIFT 10 PM-6:30 AM

Fair Oaks Estates•Carmichael, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fair Oaks Estates is seeking a full-time overnight Caregiver who is also trained and certified as a Medication Technician. This role prioritizes direct resident care, with the Medication Technician duties being a smaller but crucial part of the shift. The ideal candidate is steady, observant, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities. This position offers a unique '4 on, 2 off' schedule, providing a consistent two-day break every six days. Training is provided and paid, including comprehensive caregiver training followed by specialized medication technician training. The role involves direct resident care, safety checks, medication administration, and ensuring the overall well-being and safety of residents during the overnight hours.

Requirements

18 years or older, authorized to work in the United States
Fingerprint clearance through Community Care Licensing, completed before your first day
A health screening and TB test from a licensed physician, completed before your first day
A valid First Aid card which must be kept current.
Able to assist another caregiver in transferring residents weighing 100 to 250 pounds, daily, and to turn and reposition residents safely
Comfortable providing hands-on personal care, including toileting and incontinence care
Able to stay alert and attentive through a full overnight shift
Sound judgment working independently.
Reliable transportation to Carmichael for a late-night start and early-morning end
Available to work overnights on a four-nights-on, two-days-off rotation, which includes some weekends and holidays
Willing to complete the full caregiver training first, then Medication Technician training on top of it, including 16 hours of hands-on shadowing before you assist anyone with medications, supervised med room floor training, and a competency exam.
Careful, consistent documentation. Medication records and narcotic counts have to be exact.

Nice To Haves

Previous overnight or night shift experience, in any field
Previous caregiving experience, whether professional or caring for your own family
High school diploma or GED
Current Medication Technician training, though we will train you if you don’t have it
Comfortable with electronic documentation

Responsibilities

Perform safety checks and rounds throughout the night.
Turn and reposition residents on schedule to prevent pressure sores.
Answer call lights within minutes and assist with overnight toileting and incontinence care.
Change soiled linens and clothing discreetly.
Redirect and reassure memory care residents who wake disoriented, anxious, or trying to leave.
Monitor for and respond to falls, breathing changes, pain, and other changes in condition.
Escalate to Care Managers per protocol when a resident needs more than caregiver support.
Report any change in a resident’s condition immediately: weight, mood, falls, skin tears, bruises, or not eating.
Monitor oxygen and the call system; complete incident reports as needed.
Keep exterior doors secure and the community safe through the night.
Handle overnight laundry and housekeeping during quiet stretches.
Prepare for the morning shift by setting out supplies and staging the day’s needs.
Document in Eldermark before the end of your shift and give a clear, complete handoff to the AM shift.
Escalate emergencies per protocol.
Pour and pass the overnight medication schedule and PRNs per doctor’s orders.
Document every med pass, and make sure the EMAR is complete before you leave.
Verify the narcotic count at shift change and report any discrepancy to a manager immediately.
Audit the med cart so no expired medication stays in it.
Check Fax for new physician orders and follow up on them.
Keep a seven-day supply of each resident’s medications on hand and reorder before it runs short.
Keep the med room operating within company guidelines and Title 22 at all times.
Confirm staffing levels are met and make calls if coverage falls short when no manager is on site.
Make sure coworkers get their meal periods and rest breaks, and that showers and skin checks are documented.
Run the change of shift meeting so the morning team knows exactly where things stand.
Alert management to any change in a resident’s condition as soon as you notice it.
Make sure your hall is covered before you clock out.

Benefits

A rotation you can build a life around. Four on, two off, visible weeks ahead in the scheduling app.
Scheduling you control from your phone. Our app shows your rotation weeks out, lists open shifts you can pick up when you want extra hours, lets you swap shifts directly with a coworker, and handles time-off requests.
Your days are open. Daytime appointments, classes, and school pickup are all possible on this schedule in a way they aren’t on days.
A calmer pace than day shift, and real autonomy in how you run your night.
Managers are reachable by digital communication through the night.
Paid initial training, delivered onsite and through accredited online training providers. It covers ADLs, building and fire safety, emergency response, postural supports, and restricted health conditions, plus dementia care and hands-on shadowing.
Training happens on day shift, so you learn the residents and the routines before your first night.
Medication Technician training on top of your caregiver training, all on the clock.
Paid annual medication in-service after that.
Paid continuing education every year, onsite and online, including dementia care.
The same residents every night. You’ll know who wakes at 3am like clockwork and what settles them.
Health coverage for regular full-time employees. You’re eligible the first of the month after your 90-day anniversary.
Paid sick leave for every employee, accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, and available to use after 90 days.
Paid vacation for regular full-time employees after one year of continuous employment.