Medication Technician/Med Aide

Iris Senior Living•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek is looking for medication technicians/medication aides. We have full-time and part-time shifts available. Must have weekend availability. We are able to delegate med aides in-house; we are looking for caregivers with experience passing medication. We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living community in downtown Dallas, near I35E and Dallas North Tollway off of Oaklawn Avenue. We have a small campus with a total of 44 residents. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia. We are an age-in-place community, so you will have the privilege of caring for residents all throughout the spectrum of the disease. Rate of pay for med techs starts at $16.50 per hour, based on experience. Rate of pay is negotiable based upon experience. Priority will be given to candidates who have worked with seniors before.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state requirements.
Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant preferred.
Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.
Experience with dementia residents preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned.
Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, delegated tasks (if applicable to state), meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.
Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
Assists with activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, dining services, life enrichment programs, laundry and housekeeping, meal services, and other care services assigned, while encouraging self-care and independence.
Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to Residents.
Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all Residents and completes all required documentation.
Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.