MED-TECH / CAREGIVER - ALF

Sweet Water at Largo (Green MGMT)•Largo, FL

12d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Med-Tech / Caregiver provides direct personal care and supervision to residents in an Assisted Living Facility (ALF), supporting their well-being and satisfaction with activities of daily living. The role communicates and coordinates with other departments, healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff to ensure resident needs are met. Caregivers are responsible for the personal care duties of their assigned residents and, whenever possible, are assigned to the same resident group to promote continuity of care. The Med-Tech coordinates residents’ medication-related care with facility departments, families, and administrative staff, working within the scope of practice and applicable license requirements. The role supervises the medication room, medication-pass techniques, documentation, and medication-related care. At least one Medication Aide is present on each shift. Full-time shifts are listed for Largo, Riverview/Brandon, and Orlando, with weekend availability needed for the latter two locations. The Largo schedule is Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 7 a.m.–11 p.m. The Riverview/Brandon shift is 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and the Orlando shift is 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The listed pay range is $15–$16.

Requirements

Follow Assisted Living Facility protocols, licensing regulations, and safety guidelines.
Use proper lifting techniques and universal precautions when providing resident care.
Follow individual resident care plans and assigned work schedules.
Work collaboratively with coworkers and communicate with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
Perform medication-related duties within applicable state regulations, scope of practice, and license requirements.
Weekend availability is needed for the Riverview/Brandon and Orlando shifts.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living according to facility protocols, licensing regulations, and safety guidelines.
Follow proper lifting techniques and universal precautions while providing care.
Follow caregiver duty schedules and each resident’s individual plan of care.
Work as part of a team and assist coworkers as needed during the shift.
Monitor residents’ activities, food intake, functional status, and psychosocial status, and take action to promote well-being.
Report resident behavior changes promptly to the supervisor.
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.
Promote communication among healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.
Maintain adherence to employee handbook guidelines, including dress code, conduct, and scheduling.
Keep resident charts and facility documentation current, including facility forms, physician orders, and incident reports.
Communicate changes in residents’ status.
Keep medication documentation accurate and current, including administration forms, physician orders, dosage changes, and written confirmations of telephone orders.
Ensure the medication room is stocked with prescribed continuous, PRN, over-the-counter, 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 behavior and report changes to the physician and Administrator or Nurse.
Control access to medications.
Pour, pass, and assist with medication administration in accordance with state regulations.
Coordinate physician and other medical appointments as needed.
Read communication notes about the facility between caregiver shifts.
Perform other assigned duties, including caregiver duties when needed.