Certified Caregivers/Med Techs

Robson Communities • Goodyear, AZ

53d

About The Position

The primary function of the Caregiver/Med Tech is to provide care and assistance to residents of the community, which will also include appropriately administering medications to assisted living residents. These services are established according to physician orders and resident needs according to Arizona state regulations. This position combined will provide personalized care and services to assisted living residents, which is determined by the resident service plan level of care. Care for residents can include personal hygiene, mobility, hydration, meals and between meal nourishment and toileting. Other job duties include checking vital signs, documenting resident records and observing resident behavior and immediately reporting any behavior which is not normal for that resident to the manager. Ensures residents are well cared for in an environment that encourages independence and individuality while providing appropriate assistance. Treats all residents with dignity and respect while creating a home-like environment. You will be expected to follow all Arizona State Assisted Living rules and regulations and maintain/protect privacy and confidentiality of resident information. As a Caregiver/Med Tech the expectation of the job duties may differ from the morning shift to the night shift. Employees working in the Senior Living division may directly or indirectly be exposed to infectious diseases and/or biological hazards. Will perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ Years experience in medication administration or on the job training within the community in addition to 3+ months experience in directed care service for seniors
• Current certification as assisted living caregiver in state of Arizona (Supervisory, personal and directed)
• Adult CPR
• Certified TB Test - Annually
• First Aid Certified
• Current Fingerprint Card
• Food Handlers Card
• In house pharmacy certification or outside accredited pharmacy Medtech certification.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance to residents
• Administer medications to assisted living residents
• Provide personalized care and services to assisted living residents
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, mobility, hydration, meals and toileting
• Check vital signs
• Document resident records
• Observe resident behavior and report any abnormal behavior to the manager
• Follow all Arizona State Assisted Living rules and regulations
• Maintain/protect privacy and confidentiality of resident information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees