San Clemente, CA3 days ago
Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance · Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary · Always upholds Residents’ Rights · Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy · Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse · Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner · Assists in the dining room during resident mealtimes as needed · Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self expression and enhanced self esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity · Must be able to work full-time or part-time as agreed upon, on assigned shift, including weekend and holiday rotations Other · Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions · Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to an atmosphere of team spirit and cooperation within the Community · Answers phones as needed, in a prompt and courteous manner · Promotes customer service and positive community relations by treating residents, families, other staff, and all visitors in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner · Assists with other duties as assigned Requirements: Minimum Eligibility Requirements: · High school diploma or equivalent preferred · Minimum of 1-year previous experience as a caregiver for the elderly in a residential or long- term care setting · Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members · Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation · Must complete Medication Technician training in-house. Description: Position Title: Medication Technician Department: Health and Wellness Exempt Status: Non-exempt, Hourly Supervisor: Health and Wellness Director Essential Functions: Resident Care · Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including: pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation · Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner · Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts · Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as assigned.