Care Partner (PCA) - Med-Tech Combo - Full-Time 3rd Shift
Company: Carlton Senior Living San Leandro
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: August 2, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Great Place to Work
Certified!:#BestWorkplaces:#GPTWCertified:Skills required to
successfully perform the duties of a Personal Care Aide/Med-Tech in
Memory Care:* Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living
(including, but not limited to: dressing, changing,* Assisting with
continence care, escorting, bathing, etc).* Support residents
diagnosed with dementia (including, but not limited to:
re-directing to promote engagement, encouraging proper nutrient
intake, engaging residents in socialization, aiding support when
residents display difficult or challenging behaviors).* Encourage
residents in social activities; accompany residents on outings;
create a positive, comfortable environment for our residents and
families.Other requirements of our Personal Care Aides/Med Tech
include:* Pour and assist residents with medications according to
Physician orders, Medication Training, and Company policies and
procedures.* Follow Medication Training policies and procedures
regarding infection control, standard precautions, biohazard waste,
sharps management and disposal.* Fax new orders to pharmacy
following Company policies and procedures.* Communicate to
Physician, Pharmacist, Family, and Direct Supervisor if resident
misses any scheduled doses of medication.* Document immediately
when medication is given to resident.* Re-order medications
following Company policies and procedures.* Observe and immediately
report any changes in resident condition following the Medication
Training policies and procedures.* Document immediately when a
resident receives a PRN medication.* Keep medication room and cart
clean and orderly at all times.* Complete all documentation on a
new resident for the medication program.* Log in all medication
deliveries on the residents Centrally Stored sheet.* Keep
medication room, cart, cupboards, and records locked when not in
use.* Destroy medications following Company policies and
procedures.* Count the narcotics following Company policies and
procedures.* File appropriate paperwork in residents charts.*
Assist Medication Manager with reviewing current Medication
Assistance Records (MARs) to the next months MARs for any changes.*
Assist Medication Manager with investigation on any concerns from
resident or family regarding medications.* Verify the residents
medications prior to dispensation with the residents physician and
every six months thereafter in order to provide the best service
and make sure the resident is taking the proper dosages and the
proper medication. Ensure residents do not run out of medications
at any time. Record any medication changes per doctors orders in
all the proper documents as specified in Medication Procedures and
Company Policies. Ensure accuracy of MAR and immediately report
concerns to Manager. In both roles, understands all emergency
protocols, responds to emergencies as directed by Supervisor and
per Community training. In both roles, treat residents with dignity
and respect. Provide privacy during personal care.* Bending,
lifting, stooping, standing and/or walking an average of 7 hours
per day.* Passing a DOJ background clearance, receiving a health
screening, and obtaining a negative TB test (all provided by
community).* Minimum high school diploma or GED, or equivalent
experience.
Keywords: Carlton Senior Living San Leandro, San Leandro , Care Partner (PCA) - Med-Tech Combo - Full-Time 3rd Shift, Other , San Leandro, California
Click
here to apply!
|