MED-TECH / CAREGIVER - ALF

Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Med-Tech / Caregiver provides direct personal care and supervision to residents in an Assisted Living Facility (ALF), supporting activities of daily living and resident well-being. The role communicates and coordinates with other departments, families, administrative staff, and healthcare professionals to meet residents’ needs and support continuity of care. Caregivers may be assigned to the same resident group each day when possible. The position also coordinates resident care related to medications, including supervision of the medication room, medication-passing techniques, documentation, and care provided within the scope of practice and applicable ALF license requirements. At least one Medication Aide is present on each shift. Locations and schedules listed are Largo, Florida (Friday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m.), Riverview/Brandon, Florida (2 p.m.–10 p.m.), and Orlando, Florida (3 p.m.–11 p.m.). Weekend availability is needed for the listed Riverview/Brandon and Orlando shifts. Pay range is $15–$16.

Requirements

Weekend availability is needed for the listed Riverview/Brandon and Orlando shifts.
Follow applicable ALF protocols, licensing regulations, safety guidelines, and medication-related scope-of-practice and license requirements.
Use proper lifting techniques and universal precautions when providing resident care.

Responsibilities

Provide residents with direct personal care and supervision, including assistance with activities of daily living.
Follow ALF protocols, licensing regulations, resident care plans, caregiver duty schedules, and safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions.
Monitor residents’ activities, food intake, functional status, psychosocial status, and behaviors; take action or report changes as required.
Respond immediately to resident crises according to established protocols.
Document resident status changes, including physical, medication-related, psychosocial, and behavioral changes.
Ask for assistance and report to the Resident Care Coordinator or Administrator when assigned duties cannot be completed.
Work as part of a team and promote communication among healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.
Coordinate residents’ medication-related care with ALF departments, families, and administrative staff.
Maintain current and accurate resident charts and medication documentation, including medication administration forms, physician orders, dosage changes, incident reports, and written confirmation of telephone orders.
Keep the medication room stocked with prescribed continuous, PRN, OTC, and other medications.
Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with pharmacies when applicable.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed or at the request of the Nurse or Administrator.
Monitor resident behaviors and report changes to the physician and Administrator or Nurse.
Control access to medications and pour, pass, and assist with medication administration in accordance with state regulations.
Coordinate physician and other medical appointments as needed.
Read communication notes between caregiver shifts.
Perform other assigned duties, including caregiver duties, and follow employee handbook guidelines for dress code, conduct, and scheduling.