MedTech- NOC

CiminoCare•Woodland, CA

About The Position

The NOC Shift Manager (MedTech) serves as a team leader and direct supervisor of resident caregivers, ensuring residents’ needs are met. The role includes distributing medications, assisting with training new resident caregivers, and identifying requests for in-service training. The Shift Manager reports directly to the Administrator and Resident Care Coordinator (RCC). When both are absent, the Shift Manager oversees the facility’s overall flow, makes minor decisions regarding care on the floor, and summons emergency care when a resident is in distress. Other care decisions remain with the Administrator or RCC. The position works the NOC shift from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a four-days-on, two-days-off rotation. Work is primarily indoors, though some outdoor work is possible. The environment may be fast-paced, with noise ranging from quiet to moderately loud. Weekend, holiday, overtime, or emergency work may be needed based on resident needs and shift schedules. Physical duties include bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive motions, standing, and using the hands to handle, control, or feel objects and tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Prior caregiving experience and understanding of medical pass protocol.
Current First Aid certification, maintained throughout employment.
Physician-performed physical examination and tuberculin test, with results completed within seven days after hire unless regulations require completion before employment.
Submit fingerprints through Live Scan and a background check for criminal-record review; DSS approval is required to retain employment.
Willingness to submit to drug screening when requested or required.
Leadership, oral and written communication, interpersonal, and public-interaction skills.
Knowledge of geriatric care and licensing regulations.
Organizational skills, including maintaining order and efficiency and keeping resident files, employee records, and the work area tidy and orderly.
Ability to handle stress, remain calm under pressure, and make decisions consistent with policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive motions, stand, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects and tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain resident charts and keep facility documentation current, including licensing forms, physician orders, and incident reports.
Ensure caregivers fulfill their responsibilities and residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, oral care, hygiene, skin care, and perineum care, in ways that support their highest possible physical, cognitive, and social functioning.
Monitor residents overnight to ensure their safety and comfort.
Communicate overnight events and concerns to day staff.
Assist residents with mobility and transfers according to approved assistance protocols.
Assist residents at mealtimes and with daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music, exercise, and social interaction.
Communicate changes in resident status to the Administrator and RCC.
Keep medication documentation current and accurate, including medication administration forms, physician orders, dosage changes, and central medication storage records.
Coordinate physician and other appointments for the shift.
Pass medications during the shift and read Shift Communication Notes to stay informed about residents and the facility; report relevant information to the Administrator and RCC.
Lead direct-care staff by identifying and communicating resident-care priorities.
Complete and follow the in-house safety program and ensure compliance with applicable safety laws and requirements, including OSHA, Title 22, and Fire Authority requirements.
Understand and promote fire and accident prevention, sanitation procedures, and use of fire-safety equipment.
Perform other assigned duties.