Med Tech (Part Time - Assisted Living)

Kisco Senior Living•Anaheim, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician at Emerald Court of Anaheim supports community residents with activities of daily living and helps deliver quality care. The role encourages resident independence and supports each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time position scheduled Friday and Saturday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., with pay of $19–$19.50 per hour, depending on experience. The Medication Technician monitors and reports changes in residents’ well-being, assists with personal care and daily activities, responds to emergencies, and maintains accurate care documentation. The role also supports resident-centered wellness programs, customer service, community events, upkeep of common areas and resident rooms, and communication among associates. The position requires adherence to applicable regulations, company standards, confidentiality, infection-control practices, and safe work practices. Employment offers are contingent on completion of pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these requirements.

Requirements

A smile and a positive attitude at work.
Strong teamwork skills.
High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.
Meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist with residents’ requests and direct them to an appropriate associate when needed.
Learn resident preferences and provide exemplary customer service.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relationships.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care provided according to documentation standards and observe and monitor residents to provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy and follow standard precautions, infection-control practices, and safe work practices.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer telephones according to company policy and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and others to appropriate staff contacts.
Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding residents about wellness programming.
Help maintain community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication with and among associates and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.