Caregiver/Med Tech

Grace Management•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver/Med Tech supports residents at The Summit of Lakewood Ranch by administering or assisting with medications, providing physical and psychosocial care, and helping maintain a safe, supportive living environment. The role includes assisting residents with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ condition, documenting care, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with residents, families, and team members. The position also oversees wellness staffing schedules, participates in an on-call rotation, and may need to find coverage or fill open shifts. This is a full-time position that includes every other weekend. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

Maintain certification in the state of employment if required.
Complete state-required education, certificates, and testing for medication aides, as well as the company medication-aide skills competency checklist.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and when requested by a supervisor.
Experience required; no minimum duration is specified.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, assist with, or supervise medication administration according to physician orders and state regulations; document medication administration accurately on the MAR.
Review medication records after administration and before the end of the shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Conduct shift reports with incoming and outgoing personnel and maintain the security of medication carts and narcotic keys.
Perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and mobility.
Use safe transfer techniques and assist residents with swallowing difficulties during meals.
Observe residents and report changes in physical, cognitive, or emotional condition to the Wellness Director or charge nurse.
Report suspected or witnessed abuse to licensed staff immediately and promptly report emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director.
Follow infection-control, standard-precaution, bloodborne-pathogen, hazardous-communication, and other safety procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and safety in residents’ rooms and report sanitation or safety violations to a supervisor.
Document services on company forms and operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
Plan the wellness staffing schedule, preferably one month ahead and no less than two weeks ahead; participate in on-call staffing rotation, arrange coverage for open shifts, and be available by phone 24/7 while on call.
Provide care to assigned residents and assist other wellness associates as needed.
Support resident-centered activities and care for residents’ eyeglasses, hearing aids, and other sensory-enhancement devices.
Perform housekeeping tasks, including bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, trash removal, bathroom cleaning, and laundry as needed.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation; assist with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds, monitor environmental safety hazards, and assist with dining tasks.
Attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services; communicate tactfully in sensitive situations and follow up on reported concerns.
Serve as an ambassador to guests and visitors, collaborate with other departments, participate in assigned projects or committees, and perform related duties.