Resident Aide (Med Tech) - Part-Time

Blue Heron•Wesley Chapel, FL

About The Position

Blue Heron Senior Living is seeking a part-time Resident Aide (Med-Tech) for its Assisted Living community. The role provides for residents’ daily care, health needs, safety, and comfort under the supervision and direction of the Assisted Living Manager. Resident Aides support residents’ functional abilities, independence, and well-being through personal care, meal assistance, activities, medication reminders, and emotional support. Part-time and PRN positions are available.

Requirements

Certified Med Tech.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently, and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Personal integrity and ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.
Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Judgment in prioritizing tasks, duties, and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to be discreet, protect confidential information, and comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to assist residents at their current maturity and physical levels.
Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition to appropriate staff members.

Responsibilities

Provide for residents’ daily care, health needs, safety, and comfort under the supervision and direction of the Assisted Living Manager.
Conduct or supervise daily activities according to the activity schedule and encourage residents to participate.
Assist residents with medication reminders and document the times.
Assist residents in and out of the shower when needed.
Assist with residents’ daily hygiene when needed, such as combing hair and buttoning clothes.
Assist residents with one-arm lifts in and out of chairs when needed.
Assist residents to and while in the dining room.
Set up and serve meals.
Clean the dining area and transfer residents back to their rooms.
Offer emotional support and actively listen to residents to build trust and promote independence in daily living.
Maintain the confidentiality of residents and their care, protecting resident rights and privacy.
Comply with safety requirements and infection-control measures, and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.
Relate information concerning a resident’s condition to appropriate staff members.