What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Med Tech position at Cardinal Senior Management?
Harbor Homes is hiring a Lead Med Tech!
Cardinal Senior Living offers:
- The opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment.
- An environment where you can grow, learn and take your skill set to the next level!
Benefits:
- Salary—Cardinal offers competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program. When members of our team go above and beyond, we like to recognize their performance.
- Benefits—We offer a competitive benefits program to include:
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, etc.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
Harbor Homes is located at 2649 Vulcan St, Norton Shores, MI 49444
Starting wage - $20 - $22, based on experience
Purpose: to assist in the care of the residents through the performance of direct and indirect activities of daily living, following the resident’s care plan, and distribute and administer medications as appropriate.
Essential Functions- Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:
- Assume Leadership role within the nursing department in assisting co-workers with their duties, training, and scheduling.
- Prepare and administer each resident’s medication per resident’s service plan and licensed healthcare professional orders.
- Provide any prescribed treatment to residents
- Document all medication passes, and treatments provided
- Communicate with Pharmacy for medication changes, refills, missing medications, etc.
- Communicate with all outside agencies as needed and when they visit the home
- Provide support in all areas of daily living as needed by individuals, this may include lifting individuals, assisting in transferring, or moving wheelchairs
- Support individuals in obtaining the best quality of life possible
- Where assistance is requested/required to support individuals in making choices, advocate for him/her in areas of needs and wants
- Assist individuals in developing new relationships and supporting existing relationships
- Interacting and communicating in a manner that is respectful toward all individuals
- Creating an environment and conducting activities in a manner that ensures health and safety of individuals
- Developing and using effective communication with everyone using a style suited to the individual
- Always communicating in a positive and productive manner with co-workers, families/guardians and the public
- Providing a positive role model for individuals and co-workers
- Supporting co-workers and actively participating in team process.
- Providing complete, accurate and timely documentation
- Performing tasks that contribute to the day-to-day operation of the home (such as cooking, cleaning, laundry)
- Performing tasks in accordance with Cardinal Policies and Procedures while following all applicable state regulations. Med Techs in an HFA licensed building must follow all aspects of R 325.1932.
- Report incidents and accidents as per Cardinal policies and procedures.
- Notify licensed healthcare professionals of issues or errors regarding medications.
- Perform narc counts based on Cardinal policy and procedures.
- Maintaining the home in a safe manner. Notifies someone, i.e., supervisor of any safety or maintenance issues
- Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director, Director of Wellness, and House Manager.
Education & Knowledge Requirements- Specific education, certification, and licensure:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, highly preferred
- Med Techs must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- CNA or MA preferred
Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:
- Ability to complete the necessary physical movements to move residents by wheelchair
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to walk continuously, bend frequently, and sit occasionally
- Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally (1-33% of workday)
- Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding a resident’s status
Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:
- Two (2) years’ experience providing basic personal care in a long-term care or healthcare facility
- Valid Driver’s License
Cardinal Senior Living Philosophy: It is the philosophy of Cardinal Senior Living to provide a home-like atmosphere for residents; one that fosters wellness of the body, mind, and spirit. We believe that a caring, positive attitude in combination with encouragement in personal independence enhances the self-esteem of our residents. An emphasis on creating a “family” atmosphere provides a foundation for living life to its fullest. All staff are expected to execute the Cardinal mission of care, compassion, dignity, and safety.
Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $20 - $22
