Medication Aid Med Tech-L1MA
10 months ago
Springfield
Job Description About Arvum Senior Living Springhouse Village/Arvum Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs hundreds of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents. We welcome applicant visits Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm for applications and interviews. We can be found at 3877 East Farm Road 132, Springfield, MO We look forward to meeting you! We offer rewarding career opportunities that include: • Competitive wages, • Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours, • Paid time off and Holidays (full-time), • Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time), • 401(K) with employer matching, • Paid training, • Opportunities for advancement, • Uniforms The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment. This is a full time evening Medication Aid (L1MA certified) position. The hours are 1:30p to 10:00p. Responsibilities: Care Giver: • Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift., • Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities., • Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly., • Notifies supervisor and/or Director of Health and Wellness if a resident has increased care needs., • Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms., • Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite., • Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas., • Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health., • Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident., • Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed., • Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities., • Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members., • Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents., • Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass., • Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses., • Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication., • Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Director of Health and Wellness., • Restocks medication cart after all medication passes., • Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system., • Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift., • Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications., • Follows re-fill process for medications., • Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates., • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates., • Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately., • Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred., • High School diploma/GED, • Must be 18 years of age., • CPR Certification preferred, • First Aid Certification preferred, • Previous experience working with seniors preferred. In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Arvum offers a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies. If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team! EOE D/V
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