Job description

Job Summary:

The Med Tech will provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship while also administering proper medicine passing techniques.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists residents with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene and mobility, as directed by their individual service plans.

2. Monitors changes in residents’ functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and advises supervisors and/or clinical staff as appropriate.

3. Administers proper medication passing procedures to residents.

4. Assists in the development and updating of Resident Care Plans.

5. Encourages resident participation in scheduled programs and activities.

6. Conducts one on one or small group activities as assigned by supervisor in conjunction with the Vibrant Living Director.

7. Assists with laundry and light housekeeping tasks as needed.

8. Assists with serving meals and bussing tables as needed.

9. Chaperones activities outside the community as needed.

10. Monitors the community and takes appropriate action to keep the environment safe, clean, and attractive for residents, guests and co-workers.

11. Participates in and attend all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.

12. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and Wickshire’s mission policies, procedures and standards.

13. Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.

14. Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED. 1-2 years of Resident care experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements:

Medical Technician Certification required. Maintain state licensing requirements, where applicable.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively, in English, with diverse populations.

2. Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.

3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities.

4. Strong customer orientation to older adults.

Physical
Demands

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Working Conditions

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Standing

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Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

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Walking

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Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.

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Sitting

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On-Call on an as needed basis

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Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

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Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

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Reach with hands and arms

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Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

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Climb or balance

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Exposure to latex

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Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

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Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

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Talk or hear

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Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

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Taste or smell

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Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

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Vision

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Requires Travel:

Ability to lift:

Occasionally

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Up to 5 pounds

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Frequently

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Up to 10 pounds

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Up to 25 pounds

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Up to 50 pounds

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Up to 100 pounds

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More than 100 pounds

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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