MED TECH - Full Time 7am-7pm

Penick Village•Southern Pines, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Penick Village Inc. is seeking compassionate and dedicated Full-time Med Techs to join their team in the Assisted Living and Garden Cottage area. The Med Tech will provide care to residents, focusing on protecting, sustaining, and nurturing them by assisting with daily living activities and meeting other needs. The core goal is to promote a high quality of life and a positive resident experience. Responsibilities include resident care, environmental care (laundry, light housekeeping), providing life enrichment, and ensuring a positive dining experience with appropriate nutrition. The Med Tech must act in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to maintain the highest quality of resident care and safety.

Requirements

Completed a CNA course and satisfactorily completed a competency assessment, approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry in good standing
Must provide proof of current CPR Certification
Must maintain re-certification credentials as a CNA and CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in long term care preferred

Responsibilities

Recognize and respond to the needs of residents
Provide and maintain a home for residents
Administering of medication
Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner
Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information
Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Director as soon as possible
Report all accidents and incidents observed on the shift that they occur
Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident
Greet residents and escort them to their apartment/suite
Introduce resident to other residents and personnel as appropriate
Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.)
Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed
Store resident's clothing
Assist residents with packing their personal belongings when they are being transferred or discharged
Transport residents as needed
Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary
Promote autonomy of resident in decision-making
Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan
Inform supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident's care plan
Ensure that your notes/documentation reflect that the care plan is being followed
Report changes in the resident's condition to the Clinical Support Team (CST) per Penick Village change in condition protocols
Assist resident with personal care functions, including dental and mouth care, dressing and grooming, hair care, nail care, bowel and bladder care, and other personal and hygiene care
Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubitis
Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents
Meet with the clinical support team as scheduled or needed, to discuss residents needs and progress in identifying and correcting problems
Report accidents and incidents when they occur
Maintain a lift free environment
Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc. as necessary
Report any resident abuse or suspected abuse to the Healthcare Administrator or designee immediately
Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report to the Healthcare Administrator or designee, unsafe conditions in Penick Village
Follow established smoking regulations and report violations
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures, and documentation
Serve and clean up after meals and snacks
Launder clothing, linen and other articles
Clean and maintain the environment in partnership with housekeeping to include daily trash collection, removal of food and other items, and light housekeeping
Observe standard precautions per Penick Village policy
Document observed data per organization policy
Keep all areas of the Penick Village clean
Perform routine housekeeping duties
Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled
Perform other related duties as required by the resident
Respond to emergency alert and calls by Independent Living Residents
Assist with emergency calls
If scheduled in Garden Cottage, one must understand budget and adhere to as well as additional responsibilities to include: Maintaining supplies, Prepare and serve meals, Schedule life enrichment activities
Other duties as assigned by supervisor