Hourly RA MedTech- FT

KR MANAGEMENT GROUP•Sarasota, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Fulltime RA/Med Tech openings 1st Shift Desoto Palms Assisted Living is seeking great RA/Med Tech's that are picky about where they work. You are looking for a culture of teamwork, respect, and appreciation. We are looking for you! Our RA/Med Techs are integral to the care of our residents and, therefore, we want to hire the best. We are currently looking to fill two fulltime positions. Desoto Palms provides competitive compensation, and an opportunity for growth. We are deeply rooted in serving our community. The RA/Med Tech is responsible for providing safe and professional care for residents. The Aide assists residents with personal care, nutrition, ambulation, housekeeping, and medications We Offer: Competitive Pay Culture Driven Leadership Team Family like Environment Employment Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal hygiene and grooming once a week, or as needed. This includes: bathing, toileting, hair care, mouth care, skin care and nail care.
Assist with ambulation on all shifts.
Escort residents to and from the dining room, activity room, patio, transportation center, etc.
Assist residents with meals and snacks
Oversee meal attendance, making sure residents come to meals.
Set up and clean dining area, serve meals, and deliver meal trays to the residents’ apartment as needed
Perform housekeeping duties daily, including: making resident’s beds in the morning, turning down beds in the evening, hang up clothes, assist with laundry duties as needed, etc.
Maintain clean and hazard free working areas, including nursing stations
Supervise, document and distribute medications to residents
Accurately record residents’ self-administration of medication on the Medication Supervision Record
Document and report significant information or changes in a resident’s condition to the Director of Nursing
Answer phones courteously and check voicemails ensuring that issues are addressed and responded to in a timely manner
Complete progress reports for assisted living residents on a daily basis (or as needed)
Know the facilities disaster and fire safety policies and procedures, including the location and correct use of the fire alarm system
Assist with emergencies for all residents in the building
Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and report accidents or incidents to your supervisor in a timely manner