MedTech in Assisted Living
About The Position
The MedTech/CNA/Caregiver provides one-on-one care to seniors according to their individual needs and the care plan directed by a supervising nurse. The role requires adapting to residents’ changing needs and providing compassionate, respectful support in an assisted living community. Responsibilities include assisting residents with bathing, grooming, toileting, transfers, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; monitoring and reporting concerning health changes; and providing companionship. The employee must attend scheduled in-service training and education programs and perform other duties as assigned. State Certification as a Nursing Assistant must be obtained within the timeframe specified in the offer letter. This is an active position involving frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. It requires lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and independently pushing up to 250 pounds, using proper body mechanics when assisting residents. Long hours and frequent night and weekend work are regularly required. No travel is expected, though occasional travel may be required for training, continuing education, emergencies, or other company functions.
Requirements
- Obtain State Certification as a Nursing Assistant within the timeframe specified in the offer letter.
- Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
- Ability to meet or exceed company attendance and punctuality standards.
- Ability to use electronic records, miscellaneous software, and office equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; and independently pushing up to 250 pounds.
- Use proper body mechanics when assisting residents with daily living.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of experience in a similar healthcare position.
Responsibilities
- Follow the care plan as directed by the supervising nurse.
- Assist residents with bathing and grooming, including hair shampooing, finger and toenail care, tooth brushing, and shower assistance.
- Provide medication reminders so residents take medications at the correct time as directed by their doctor.
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean environment, including making beds and cleaning bathrooms and kitchens.
- Transfer residents between chairs, toilets, beds, and vehicles.
- Assist residents with toileting to promote comfort and help prevent infections.
- Monitor changes in residents’ health and report concerning changes to the supervising nurse.
- Provide companionship to residents.
- Participate in and attend scheduled in-service training and education programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
