NOC Certified Caregiver/Med Tech

Pay $19.00/hour

Urgently hiring for Friday and Saturday 10pm-6am, with the opportunity to pick up more shifts as desired.

Must be a certified caregiver in State of Arizona or CNA

Stop by or apply today! We are an assisted living community near 101 and Shea. Employees eat free! Come see our beautiful 101 apartment community, where we assist our residents with showers, med management, getting dressed, etc.

The Ranch Estates of Scottsdale seeks compassionate and caring individuals who are dedicated to supporting exceptional senior living experiences. Working at The Ranch Estates of Scottsdale means you are part of the family. Each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Daily pay
• Holiday Pay
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary of Duties of the Caregiver/Medication Technician
The primary responsibilities of the Caregiver/ Med Tech is to provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. and administer or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State regulations);  The Caregiver/Medication Technician reports to the supervisor on duty as well as the Wellness Director.

Essential Functions of the Caregiver/Medication Technician

• Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness department associates as needed
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes: shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
• Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
• Washes residents’ laundry as needed.

• Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
• Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
• Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
• Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
• Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
• Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.
• Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director.
• Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
• Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Documents provision of services on company forms.
• Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Must maintain AZ Caregiver certification in the state where you work
• Satisfactory completion of state-required education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as well as the company medication aide skills competency checklist.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required; Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Experience in Assisted Living preferred.