Med Tech/Care Aide

Cardinal Senior Living•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•$17 - $20

About The Position

The Med Tech/Care Aide provides direct and indirect assistance with residents’ activities of daily living, follows each resident’s care plan, and distributes and administers medications as appropriate. The role supports residents’ quality of life, independence, dignity, relationships, health, and safety while providing care in accordance with licensed healthcare professional orders, company policies, and applicable state regulations. Duties include preparing and administering medications, providing prescribed treatments, documenting medication passes and care, coordinating with pharmacies and outside agencies, and notifying licensed healthcare professionals of medication issues or errors. The position also provides personal care and mobility assistance, advocates for residents’ needs and choices, communicates respectfully with residents, families, guardians, coworkers, and the public, and contributes to daily home operations such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Additional duties include incident reporting, narcotic counts, maintaining a safe home, participating in training and team activities, and following infection-control, OSHA, CDC, and company protocols. The role requires the ability to perform the physical movements needed to assist residents, including moving residents by wheelchair, walking continuously, bending frequently, sitting occasionally, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to blood and body fluids is frequent; exposure to cleaning chemicals and needle sticks is occasional. The posting offers full-time and part-time positions, with pay of $17–$20 depending on experience and position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is highly preferred.
Med Techs must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to complete the physical movements needed to move residents by wheelchair.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to walk continuously, bend frequently, and sit occasionally.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally (1–33% of the workday).
Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding a resident’s status.
Ability to perform all job functions safely.

Nice To Haves

CNA or MA credential preferred.
Two years of experience providing basic personal care in a long-term care or healthcare facility preferred.
Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer residents’ medications according to service plans and licensed healthcare professional orders.
Provide prescribed treatments to residents and document medication passes and treatments.
Communicate with pharmacies about medication changes, refills, and missing medications.
Communicate with outside agencies as needed and during their visits to the home.
Provide assistance with daily living, including lifting, transferring, and moving wheelchairs as needed.
Support residents in achieving the best quality of life possible and advocate for their needs and wants when assistance is requested or required.
Help residents develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with residents, coworkers, families, guardians, and the public.
Create a safe and healthy environment and conduct activities in a manner that protects residents’ health and safety.
Provide a positive role model, support coworkers, and participate actively in team processes.
Provide complete, accurate, and timely documentation regarding residents’ status and care.
Perform tasks that support the day-to-day operation of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Follow Cardinal policies and procedures and applicable state regulations, including R 325.1932 for Med Techs in an HFA-licensed building.
Report incidents and accidents according to company policies and procedures.
Notify a licensed healthcare professional about medication issues or errors and perform narcotic counts according to company policy.
Maintain the home safely and notify a supervisor or other appropriate person of safety or maintenance issues.
Attend staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate; complete required competency evaluations.
Participate in safety and health training and implement and follow applicable OSHA, CDC, and Cardinal Senior Management protocols.
Promote resident independence while maintaining dignity, individuality, confidentiality, and infection-control practices.
Work as part of a team to provide essential nursing services and use effective communication skills.
Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director, Director of Wellness, and House Manager.