Med Tech/Certified Medication Aide
Job Description
Assisted Living Certified Medication Aide Full-Time/Part-Time Availability Overview We believe who you are and what you believe is evidenced in how you interact with the world.
Are you gritty? Do you eat problems for breakfast? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and move swiftly to make decisions? Do you do the right thing – not the popular thing? Do you consider yourself a relationship guardian? At Thrive, we don’t have staff – we have team members with a deep-rooted belief that there is purpose in every breath. We work diligently to establish awe and admiration for all people by creating a human experience in our communities over the traditional clinical experience. We do this by building teams of people who are highly aligned in their beliefs about older adults. Today we have almost 1,000 team members (employees) in our communities who come to work each day in the pursuit of meaningful relationships with our older adults. Many of our key leaders bring valuable experience to our industry from other fields. Simply put, our leaders believe that if we love our team well, they will, in turn, love our residents well. Aside from building new friendships with teammates and residents that will often last a lifetime, we also offer the following: Full-Time Team Members: Medical, Dental, and Vision. Paid Time Off. Holiday Pay. Company Paid Life Insurance. Short-Term Disability. 401(K). Financial Wellness Program. Corporate Gym Discount. Employee Assistance Program. Part-Time Team Members: 401(K). Financial Wellness Program. Corporate Gym Discount. Employee Assistance Program. Job Details Description: We are seeking Certified Medication Aides (Experience Coordinator-MedTech) that have old-fashioned manners, a charming smile, and a servant's heart. Job Summary: The duties of an Experience Coordinator-MED involve not only assisting with medication but also building relationships and understanding our residents; their history, what motivates them, and what gives them purpose. As well as, assisting them with all activities that are essential to their daily lives. You will need strong communication skills, and a strong desire to build meaningful relationships with our residents, their families, and your teammates. Likewise, you will need to be an adaptable and driven person who strives to execute flawlessly on all initiatives and tasks you are presented with! The Certified Medication Aide provides routine care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents by federal, state, and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the Community; and is delegated the responsibility of carrying out the assigned duties by the Health and Wellness Director, Executive Director or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. Essential Responsibilities: Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being provided to the correct patient. Recognize and respond to the needs of residents and team members. Document changes in the resident's condition as soon as possible. Report resident's intake on meal percentage sheet. Document accidents and incidents when they occur. Assist with resident move-ins, transferring, and moving out. Ensure all assigned tasks are handled by Community policies and procedures as instructed by the supervisor. Assist with resident ADLs. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly. Ability to manage difficult or emotional residents, family members, and team member issues. Ability to resolve conflict without blaming. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens carefully and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Literate in Word and Excel, as well as in basic (Windows) environment and downloading reports. Education and Experience High School Diploma/GED. At least 2 years of leadership experience. At least six months of experience working in Assisted Living Communities, Nursing homes, and Memory care. Community, Hospital, Home health agency, or another Healthcare facility. Georgia Certified Medication Aide. #J-18808-Ljbffr