Day Shift-Medtech/CNA/Caregiver
About The Position
For more than 100 years, Orchard Ridge Assisted Living has cared for seniors. We are a nonprofit and one of only a few assisted living's that have been awarded the Gold Excellence of Care by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare! Team members work cooperatively together to ensure all resident needs are met. CURRENT OPENING: Full Time - Sunday-Thursday 6am-2pm More shifts to pick up if needed/wanted Additional $2 per hour shift differential for weekend hours Pay: $20.50 to $22.00/hr depending on experience, education and shift Weekend differential pay offered at $2/hour NOC shift differential pay offered at $2/hour
Requirements
- Medication Certification accepted by Idaho State
- CPR and First Aid certification (must have or be able to obtain upon hire)
- Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
- Effective communication with residents, families, and staff
- Computer literacy; experience with ECP or similar systems preferred
- Ability to pass criminal and drug background checks per regulations and company policy
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification or equivalent experience preferred, not required
- Experience in Assisted Living, LTC, Home Health, or similar setting preferred
- Ability to work respectfully with older adults and memory care residents
Responsibilities
- Provides medication assistance per Idaho regulations, following the rights of medication assistance
- Maintains minimal medication error rate and adheres to facility policy
- Assists with ADLs including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.
- Obtains and records vital signs; reports abnormalities to the licensed nurse
- Observes and reports changes in condition, behavior, or status
- Communicates resident needs and concerns to the licensed nurse and follows direction provided
- Works collaboratively with team members to meet resident needs
- Follows chain of command for concerns or questions
- Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Maintains resident rights at all times
- Follows infection control practices and proper PPE use
- Responds to emergency call systems and assists in emergencies
- Reports suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or unsafe conditions immediately
- Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
- Completes accurate and timely documentation
- Maintains clean and organized work areas
- Reorders medications per facility/pharmacy protocols
- Supports resident engagement and activities
- Performs delegated tasks (e.g., blood glucose monitoring) only as directed by a licensed nurse and within competency
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance; follows call-off procedures
- Demonstrates flexibility with changing resident acuity
- Maintains professional boundaries with residents, families, and staff
- Performs other duties as assigned within role scope
- Functions as Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
- Does not perform nursing assessments or clinical judgment
- Accepts only delegated tasks for which competency has been demonstrated
- Seeks nurse direction for changes in condition or uncertainty
- Attends required in-services and continuing education
- Maintains current certifications
- Completes minimum of 8 CEU hours annually per Idaho requirements
Benefits
- Health Insurance – employer pays 75% (eligible after 30 days)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Life Insurance ($10,000 employer paid)
- PTO starts accruing from day 1 and is available to use after 90 days of employment
- Scholarship opportunities
- 401k with employer matching funds up to 3% of gross
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
