RCA Medication Technician The Residence at Shelburne Bay

LCB Senior Living•Shelburne, VT

5d•$19 - $26

About The Position

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one! LCB Senior Living is hiring RCA/CNA's at The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Apply today for immediate consideration! Hiring Full Time and Part Time for DAY AND EVENING SHIFTS $6,000 SIGN ON BONUS for full-time availability! $3,000 for part-time availability! Caregivers have the opportunity to advance to Med Tech's within our community! Work as a Caregiver AND Med Tech in our neighborhoods Shift Differentials Range from $0.50-$4.00!! Potential transportation assistance / Gas Relief Assistance for you! Wage band: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour based on years of experience! What We Offer: Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One! Health Vision Dental 401k Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Part-Time Associates (24- 29 hours): Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Work with an Amazing Team! Possibility for tuition reimbursement Rewarding role working with seniors

Requirements

Ability to use computer for documenting services provided.
Shall be fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written
Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing or demonstrate the ability to learn data input.
Must have completed the course, as required by State Regulation to administer medication, CPR and First Aide training as mandated by the State employed.
Current Med Aide or LMNA certification/license or completed required training as dictated by State Regulation. Additionally, must maintain required certification/license and to provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity.
Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs. and be able to carry objects.
Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
Must use good body mechanics.
Stamina to make visits to residents throughout the community.
Occasional pushing or pulling, assisting of residents weighing (~150 lbs.).
Have the ability to occasionally push an occupied wheelchair for a distance of up to 200 feet.
Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training preferred.
Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimers disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prior to being assigned regular duties, each MA/LMNA/MT shall successfully complete the community's and any State required orientation training program.
Dispense unit dose medications, making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning self-administered medications (as specified by state regulations and Community Policy and Procedure).
Order and receive medications per State regulation and LCB policies and procedures.
Assisting the Residents with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, dressing, bathing, eating and walking; as described in the service plan.
Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences and health status. Reports/documents any noticed changes at once to the RN or designee.
Assisting Residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan.
Supervise or assist Residents with activity programs.
Assisting Residents in going to bed at night, when necessary.
Assisting Residents with keeping their units neat, clean and orderly.
Answering emergency calls and attending to the Residents needs promptly.
All MAs/LMNAs/MTs are required to participate in the community's regularly scheduled on-going in- service training programs. Upon request of the Resident Care Director, MAs/LMNAs/MTs shall participate in specialized staff training programs and mandatory education requirements dictated by state regulations.
Assists with escorting residents to meals and activities as needed.
Documents both scheduled and unscheduled service that are provided, including incidents, behaviors, and out of the ordinary events, including a residents refusal of services. Inputs information in to the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents.
Conducts and facilitates programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offer cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity and spiritual connection.