MedTech/Caregiver

Glen Park Senior Living • Long Beach, CA

11d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Medication Technician assists elderly residents, convalescents, and people with disabilities with activities of daily living in a care facility. The role includes supportive care, medication ordering and dispensing, maintaining medication administration records, helping with meals and activities, and completing required training. The employee receives special training in caring for residents with dementia and developmental disabilities, including Program Design, the Individual Program Plan (IPP), and recording progress toward IPP goals. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least six months of prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Be able to pass a physical exam and criminal record review.
• Have current first aid and CPR training.
• Have the personal characteristics, physical energy, and competence to work effectively with older residents, families, and staff.
• Possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking, and close monitoring of clients.
• Have a basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Be able to perform prolonged periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
• Be able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents, up to 50 pounds at times, and 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care to assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Order and dispense medications and maintain medication administration records.
• Assist with serving meals and snacks.
• Assist with the Activities Program.
• Attend the facility’s monthly one-hour in-service, totaling 12 hours per year.
• Maintain current first aid and CPR training.
• Receive special training on caring for residents with dementia.
• Receive special training on caring for residents with developmental disabilities, including Program Design, the Individual Program Plan (IPP), and recording progress toward IPP goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed