Certified Caregiver & Med Tech ~ Peoria ~ PRN

MorningStar Careers•Peoria, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MorningStar Senior Living is seeking a Certified Caregiver & Med Tech for its senior living community in Peoria. This is a PRN, on-call position paying $19.00–$21.00, based on experience. A valid Arizona caregiver certification is required. The role administers, documents, and monitors residents’ medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, applicable regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The position also supports residents with personal care and daily activities, contributes to care planning, and helps maintain residents’ safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity. The role works with licensed nurses and must stay within the limits of delegated tasks. MorningStar describes its culture as rooted in servant leadership and care for residents. Team members scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits; their families are also eligible.

Requirements

Valid Arizona caregiver certification.
Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and write English, interpret documents, communicate effectively in English, and follow written and oral directions.
Good communication and judgment, including the ability to recognize symptoms indicating a resident’s change in condition.
Knowledge of medication administration procedures and universal precautions for preventing infection or contamination.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks and company policies.
Demonstration of the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous health-care experience.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care and a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
At least three years of senior living experience.
Experience with an Assisted Living community.
Passion for working with seniors.
QMAP certification in Colorado.

Responsibilities

Administer and document routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, applicable regulations, and the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before supplies run out and as requested by the Wellness Director; ensure medications arrive and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if they do not.
Document medications in residents’ medical records immediately after administration and date and initial the bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to a licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that could affect or change vital signs, as ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with developing and reviewing residents’ care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could cause harm.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist residents with daily care and treatment, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving between areas, and responding to calls.
Attend monthly in-service education and training within the community.
Work with licensed nurses, recognize the limits of delegated tasks, and report signs of changes in residents’ conditions.