Med Tech

The Goodman Group, LLC

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications within the scope of your license and according to health care provider instructions and the Medication Administration Record.
• Provide assigned residents with daily resident care and services as directed/instructed and in accordance with an established care plan.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration, effectiveness, and any noted side effects.
• Report any adverse reactions or side effects to a supervisor or Director of Nursing.
• Perform personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, and others as directed/requested.
• Assist in dining rooms as assigned to provide resident care and monitoring.
• Initiate and participate in leisure activities for residents, encouraging socialization and participation in planned activities.
• Observe and report the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Report significant events that occur during the shift.
• Respond promptly, courteously, and appropriately to resident requests for assistance.
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment by observing infection control, blood borne pathogens, fire safety, hazardous materials, and other safety practices.
• Report unsafe situations to the nurse.
• Assist residents in preparing for appointments and social programs.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure personal care needs are met according to their wishes.
• Provide special resident services offered by the facility.
• Provide physical support to assist patients with daily living activities, such as transferring residents, getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising, serving and assisting with meals, and taking vital signs.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs.
• Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
• Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach.
• Fine motor skills.
• Executes tasks independently.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally.
• Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions.
• Visual acuity.
• Hearing alertness.

Qualifications

• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
• Platinum Service®: Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.