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

Fair Oaks Estates•Carmichael, CA

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Fair Oaks Estates is hiring a full-time overnight Caregiver who is also trained and certified as a Medication Technician. This is a caregiving job first, with the bulk of the night dedicated to direct resident care. The Med Tech responsibilities are a smaller but important part of the shift. The role requires a steady, observant, self-directed individual comfortable with multiple responsibilities. The schedule is a '4 on, 2 off' rotation, meaning four consecutive nights of work followed by two days off, continuously. This schedule results in approximately 20 nights worked per month, offering a predictable rhythm and regular weekends off over time. The position involves direct resident care, including safety checks, repositioning, assisting with toileting, and managing nighttime wandering and disorientation, particularly in the memory care neighborhood. The caregiver also plays a role in ensuring the building is staffed, coworkers get breaks, and the morning team receives a clear report. Medication passing is a key responsibility, requiring accuracy and adherence to doctor's orders and company guidelines. The company provides paid training for both caregiver and medication technician roles, including hands-on shadowing and supervised practice.

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
Scrubs on the floor, plus low-heeled, closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes
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

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
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
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.
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.
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.
Health coverage for regular full-time employees.
Paid sick leave for every employee
Paid vacation for regular full-time employees after one year of continuous employment.