Med Tech/Med Aid- $500 Sign On bonus

Life Care Services

  • Bradenton, FL
  • $15.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:**Former employees or PRN staff are not eligible for the new hire bonusGENERAL SUMMARY:The Certified Medication Technician assists with the administration of medications under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.Essential Job Duties:
  • Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
  • Gives treatments, perform tests, carry-out procedures and collect specimens as instructed.
  • Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures, and specimens when indicated.
  • Transfers, transports, and escorts residents as needed.
  • Answers signal lights promptly.
  • Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.
  • Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs.
  • The medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same.
  • Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Successful completion from a State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. Registration with State registry required.
  • Successful completion of State approved Medicine Aide Course, and when applicable, the continuing education course.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given.
  • Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, geri-chair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet; must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.Freedom Village of Bradenton is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Freedom Village of Bradenton makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From $15.00 per hourBenefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Physical setting:
  • Nursing home
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
  • Overtime pay
  • Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:At Freedom Village of Bradenton, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be eligible for an exemption.Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Bradenton, FL 34209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
  • Resident Care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
  • Med Tech certification (Required)
Shift availability:
  • Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person#Clinical

Life Care Services