Caregiver/ Medication Tech

Heritage Place at Boerne•Boerne, TX

About The Position

Morada Senior Living is hiring a Caregiver/Medication Tech to provide hands-on care and physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. The role serves a designated group of residents during the shift, supports activities of daily living and life enrichment, observes and documents changes in residents’ conditions, and assists with medication administration and related documentation. The position is full-time, working the AM shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The community location is not specified.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
First Aid certification preferred.
Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

Know the whereabouts of assigned residents and physically check on them throughout the shift.
Observe, report, and document resident symptoms and changes in condition, including skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and activity participation.
Respond promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
Notify a supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator when a resident’s care needs increase.
Assist with continence management and properly dispose of continence products to maintain sanitation.
Serve and collect food trays, assist residents as needed, and report meal refusals or loss of appetite.
Maintain cleanliness of residents’ rooms and work areas, and follow standard cleanliness, hygiene, and health precautions.
Promote residents’ independence, dignity, and physical safety.
Participate in, lead, or assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, and eating, as instructed.
Engage residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
Greet and assist internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
Do resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Review service plans for relevant resident information.
Assist with and observe medications and treatments using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Document and initial medication records when medications are given, including documentation for refusals or missed doses.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information, including medication information.
Report resident concerns encountered while assisting with medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator.
Restock the medication cart after medication passes and assist in checking medications regardless of packaging system.
Count narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Keep the Medication Room, medication charts, and treatment carts neat, clean, and stocked; monitor medication availability and expiration dates.
Follow the medication refill process.
Participate in developing service plans and providing monthly updates.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
Immediately report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Access to wages before payday
Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
Paid time off and holidays for full-time team members
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for full-time team members
401(k) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
Meals and uniforms
Employee Assistance Program