Caregiver/Med Tech
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Completion of WAC 388-78A-112 training is required.
- Completion of Fundamentals of Caregiving or Modified Fundamentals of Care, with specialties in Dementia and Mental Health.
- Developmental Disabilities Specialty training is preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification is required.
- Completion of Med Tech Training and certification is required.
- Must complete a minimum of 12 hours of additional education annually.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and supervisors and complete required resident care documentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining professionalism in stressful or changing situations.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established policies and procedures.
- Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening.
Full description
Caregiver/Med TechLocation: Park Place, Seattle, WA
Pay Range: $21.30 - $23.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 Hours/Week
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
At Park Place, we are committed to helping residents maintain their independence while providing the support they need to live comfortably and safely. Our Assisted Living community provides 24-hour staff support tailored to each resident’s individual needs, along with nursing and rehabilitation services, wellness programs, activities, and opportunities for residents to stay engaged in the community.
As a Caregiver/Med Tech, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their daily needs while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life. If you are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our team.
What You'll Do
As our Caregiver/Med Tech, you will:
- Resident Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, nutrition, hydration, and medication assistance, in accordance with each resident's service plan.
- Resident Transfers: Assist with resident transfers as needed while following appropriate safety procedures.
- Resident Monitoring: Observe residents for changes in condition or unusual occurrences and promptly report concerns to the Licensed Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Assistant Director of Nursing.
- Medication Assistance: Administer medications in accordance with established medication assistance protocols and accurately document administration in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Medication Records: Assist with medication refills, fax physician orders, maintain accurate medication records, and assist with auditing MARs and flow sheets.
- Medication Safety: Ensure medications are properly stored and handled in accordance with established safety and infection control procedures.
- Resident Transportation: Arrange transportation for residents when required for medical appointments or community outings.
- Documentation & Administrative Support: Assist with filing, photocopying, faxing, and maintaining resident medical documentation.
- Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, family members, staff, and external vendors.