Med Tech/Na, Ft- Personal Care

Do you enjoy working with Seniors? Would you like to work at a not-for-profit Life Plan Community with a mission to provide the highest quality of life for our Residents? If so, take a look at the opportunities Meadowood offers to best fit your particular skill set. Meadowood is not simply a place of employment, but also the home of our residents. All departments work very closely with the residents, and for that reason it takes a special kind of person to work here. Employees recognize how powerful their roles are, not only when working together as a team, but also through their own unique and individual contributions.

To keep all who experience Meadowood safe COVID-19 Vaccinations are required for hire.
Rates up to $21.16 an hour

Med Tech, Personal Care (FT, 3:00pm-11:30pm, E/O weekend and holiday required)
Primary Function: To provide a variety of patient care duties including administering medication, reporting changes, and collecting samples and recording medication dosages.

Qualifications: Med Tech certification required and NA caregiver certification preferred. A minimum of 1 year experience in a long term care (LTC) community. The ability to comprehend oral instructions, good communication skills and a positive attitude. Experience caring for resident with dementia is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide care as assigned by charge nurse in a safe, confident, effective, and timely manner.

2. Respond to call bells within a 5-minute time frame, providing or obtaining assistance requested. Employee should respond to call bells even if the resident is not part of their assignment.

• Participate in Care Plan meeting, where possible.
• Suggesting solutions to identified care concerns.
• Providing information for evaluating care approaches.

5. Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.

6. Record medication dosages and times.

7. Observe patients and document changes in their condition.

8. Gather samples for analysis using all proper protocols and procedures including proper labeling.

9. Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
10. Uphold all health and safety standards.

11. Maintain med cart in the prescribed orderly manner.

Full Time Benefits: Individual health insurance coverage which includes vision, offered for as little as $0 a month, participation in Wellness program is required to receive this benefit at no cost. Individual dental coverage is offered for as little as $0 a month. Health Savings Account funded by Meadowood, with the option for employees to contribute pre-tax. Meadowood provides Life and Long-Term Disability coverage to Full-Time employees at no cost. Additional voluntary coverage is available. Generous, flexible paid time-off plan for eligible part time positions- up to 25 days per year begins accruing immediately. Fully vested retirement savings plan (eligible day on 1), with dollar-for-dollar match after 1 year, fully vested match after 2 years of service. Confidential Employee Assistance Program. Referral and retention bonuses for new employees. Value meal pricing in our Garden Café- three meals a day. Continuing education support, including tuition reimbursement and scholarship awards. Discounted, on-site hair salon services. Employee Wellness program including free on-site Fitness Center and Pool membership. Fun events, prizes, and incentives!Meadowood is an equal opportunity employer, and we ensure individuals have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their abilities, qualifications, and suitability for the work. We respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion for residents and staff alike. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for qualified persons of any race, color, gender, marital status, age, religion, national origin or citizenship status, veteran status, disability or handicap, or genetic information. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each resident and employee brings to our community. Meadowood strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued, and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront in helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace.Meadowood is a drug and smoke free environment.