Memory Care Caregiver /Med Tech

Life Care Services • Leesburg, FL

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About The Position

The Memory Care Caregiver /Med Tech assists residents with activities of daily living and routine care, administers medications according to physician orders and facility policies, and documents care accurately. The role includes observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition, behavior, or medication response; supporting meals, hydration, and nutritional monitoring; keeping resident spaces and work areas clean and safe; and responding to resident requests. Caregivers use appropriate communication to support residents’ emotional and behavioral needs and encourage independence, participation in activities, restorative programs, and rehabilitation.

The community emphasizes hospitality in interactions with residents, coworkers, and guests, including courteous, timely, respectful, professional, and attentive service. Employees are also expected to promote a healthy community culture using a whole-person wellness approach encompassing emotional, environmental, health services, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational wellness. Other duties include maintaining sanitary workstations and equipment, attending assigned training, and completing tasks assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• State-approved caregiver training.
• Medication Technician certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an assisted living facility (ALF) or memory care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and other activities of daily living in a timely manner.
• Transfer, position, and transport residents safely.
• Administer medications by oral, topical, and other approved routes according to physician orders and facility policies.
• Document medication administration and resident care accurately and promptly.
• Observe residents for changes in condition, behavior, or response to medications and report findings to the nurse.
• Assist with meal service, feeding, hydration, and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain clean, safe, and orderly resident rooms and common areas.
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident requests.
• Use appropriate communication techniques to support residents’ emotional and behavioral needs.
• Maintain safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Encourage resident independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs, and rehabilitation.
• Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
• Perform other specific duties and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.
• Promote hospitality and a healthy community culture for residents, employees, and guests.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time associates, starting the month after hire.
• 401(k) with employer match, fully vested after 90 days.
• Chef-prepared meals available to staff while on shift through payroll deductions.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED