**Hiring for Caregiver Full time PM Shift**
**Hiring for Med Tech Part time AM Shift and NOC Shift**
POSITION TITLE: MEDICATION TECH
SUPERVISOR: RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR/WELLNESS DIRECTOR
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Job Summary
The Medication Tech is responsible for all of the duties in relation to safely administering
medications and treatments to the residents. It also requires a maturity and responsible
attitude in order for the residents to have confidence in ability to administer medications
and treatments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
First and foremost, be a Arbor Village at Hillcrest brand and culture ambassador. It is a
requirement to learn and communicate Arbor Village at Hillcrest’s Values, Mission, and
Culture Keys while present in the communities.
1. Responsible for fulfilling daily, weekly and monthly job checklist duties. *See
attached job duties checklist.
2. 3. Is knowledgeable of company policy and procedure.
Reads, Understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication
reports; Understands the resident alert status and documents appropriately in the
resident’s record.
4. Legible, accurate documentation on the medication record.
5. Understands and appropriately initiates an interim service plan; Ensures the
Caregivers are aware of changes on the service plan.
6. Assists resident with transportation and appointments as needed.
7. Notifies RCC/Executive Director/Wellness Director of resident change of condition.
8. Faxes medication orders to pharmacy.
9. Faxes physician as care needs arise or as instructed by Wellness Director/RCC.
10. Notifies physician when pre-authorizations are required or medications not
covered by insurance.
11. Assists with re-ordering of medications.
12. Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
13. Monitors medication when it arrives from the pharmacy.
14. Notifies the pharmacy of discrepancies as soon as they are found.
15. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the med room and medication
cart.
16. Orders supplies as directed by the RCC.
17. Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to
assist with: a gait belt, lifts, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-pap/Bi-pap,
nebulizer, catheter, specimen collection, wheel chair, scooter, scale and any
other equipment as direct by the RCC/WD.
18. Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights and notifying WD of
discrepancies.
19. Accurately completes an incident report and begins the investigation.
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20. Accurately completes a medication error report if necessary.
21. Notifies family, physician, resident and management if incident or errors occur
while on shift.
22. General record keeping and filing as needed.
23. Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times,
following the medication administration protocol.
24. Fill in as a Caregivers when needed.
25. Serves meals as requested.
26. Notifies supervisor or management if abnormal incidents or errors occur while on
shift; Call for assistance if you are unsure how to manage a situation while on duty.
27. Answers call lights when needed.
28. Conduct yourself and the business at all times so as not to distract from, or to reflect
adversely on the reputation of the Community.
29. Reports to work in a safe manner and understands that potentially hazardous
conditions are managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is
required.
30. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
At times the position might include manager on duty and a responsibility to act within the
scope of your practice.
31. Ensures that there is adequate staff scheduled on shift; Notify ED/RCC when there
is not enough staff scheduled
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
A continuous and consistent interest in, knowledge about and competency to
meet the needs of the elderly.
An interest in, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in developing skills in
caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the
Community.
Loyalty to this Community.
Leadership qualities and supervisory skills consistent with culture of Arbor
Village at Hillcrest.
The ability to be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and
subordinates.
The ability to appropriately delegate and oversee responsibility, with necessary
authority, without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for
the delegated task.
The ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to
those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm
results and revise as necessary.
A neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance.
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Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Prefer high-school diploma, or equivalent, or minimum education required per
state.
Must be able to speak English proficiently.
Must have been a Caregiver for at least 90 days.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals; Must have legible and accurate writing skills; ability
to speak effectively with employees of the Community.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
Computer Skills
Knowledge of computerized medication administration and documentation, on-line
employee training programs.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to regularly
talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Occasionally the
employee may be required to lift or transfer a resident of the Community which
could be in excess of over 100lbs.; Reach at, below or above shoulder height, Push
and/or Pull, Twist, Bend, Sit, Stand, and Walk.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
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Floor surface vary from hard tiled floor or concrete to carpet.
Ability to tolerate a high level work pace that is typical for a senior living
POSITION TITLE: CAREGIVER
SUPERVISOR: RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR/WELLNESS DIRECTOR
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Job Summary
The Caregiver is responsible for all duties in relation to safely providing for the resident
care and well-being. It requires a mature and responsible attitude and the ability to
establish confidence in the resident population regarding their care needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
First and foremost, be a Arbor Village at Hillcrest brand and culture ambassador. It is a
requirement to learn and communicate Arbor Village at Hillcrest’s Values, Mission, and
Culture Keys while present in the communities.
1. Responsible for fulfilling daily, weekly and monthly job checklist duties. *See
attached job duties checklist.
2. Understand the resident’s alert status including changes of condition and what to
be aware of concerning the assistant; Report changes immediately to your
supervisor or management.
3. Reads, understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication
reports.
4. Understand and agree to follow the resident’s service plan and keep updated as
care needs change.
5. Assists with all care needs the resident may have (bathing, transferring, toileting,
ambulating, personal hygiene, dressing, etc.).
6. 7. Assist with dining room service (set up, take orders, serve, bus tables).
Assist with activities and appointments when required and/or be responsible for
getting the resident to a scheduled activity.
8. Delivers and re-stocks the resident’s incontinent supplies.
9. Collects and disposes of trash in designated receptacles.
10. Wash, dry, fold and put away (as requested) resident personal laundry.
11. Make beds neatly.
12. Has knowledge and can demonstrate proper technique, after appropriate
instruction with various equipment: oxygen tanks, gauges, gait belts, lifts, transfer
boards, hearing aids, glasses, catheters, urine collection, transfer poles, wheel
chairs, walkers, scales.
13. Takes weights as instructed.
14. Can complete an incident report.
15. Assist with housekeeping duties as assigned: dusting, sweeping, mopping, re-
stocking items, wiping down tables, chairs and hand rails, vacuuming, polishing,
and cleaning bathrooms.
16. Maintains general cleanliness of the resident’s apartment and reports any frayed
or broken equipment to supervisor or Maintenance Director.
17. Does not disrupt the resident’s belongings when in the apartment unless
specifically asked to do so by the resident.
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18. Notifies supervisor or management if abnormal incidents or errors occur while on
shift; Call for assistance if you are unsure how to manage a situation while on duty.
19. Answers all call lights.
20. Maintains responsibility and in good condition assigned equipment: pagers, keys,
name tags, and uniform where applicable.
21. Conduct yourself and the business at all times so as not to distract from, or to reflect
adversely on the reputation of the Community.
22. Reports to work in a safe manner and understands that potentially hazardous
conditions are managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is
required.
23. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
A continuous and consistent interest in, knowledge about and competency to
meet the needs of the elderly.
An interest in, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in developing skills in
caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the
Community.
Loyalty to this Community.
Leadership qualities and supervisory skills consistent with culture of Arbor
Village at Hillcrest.
The ability to be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and
subordinates.
The ability to appropriately delegate and oversee responsibility, with necessary
authority, without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for
the delegated task.
The ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to
those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm
results and revise as necessary.
A neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education and/or Experience
Prefer high-school diploma, or equivalent, or minimum education required per
state.
Must be able to speak English proficiently.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
ability to speak effectively with fellow employees of the Community; Appropriate phone
etiquette.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
Computer Skills
Knowledge of computerized medication administration and documentation, on-line
employee training programs.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to regularly
talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Occasionally the
employee may be required to lift or transfer a resident of the Community which
could be in excess of over 100lbs.; Reach at, below or above shoulder height, Push
and/or Pull, Twist, Bend, Sit, Stand, and Walk.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
Floor surface vary from hard tiled floor or concrete to carpet.
Ability to tolerate a high level work pace that is typical for a senior living
Community.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
There are times when this position will be required to assist a resident with activities
Community.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
There are times when this position my be required to assist a resident with activities
of daily living.
Other Occupational Exposures
Blood borne pathogens require the physical abilities necessary to clean a blood
spill or any other spill that may occur in this type of environment .
Other Considerations and Requirements
Tuberculosis (TB) certificates as required by State.
CPR and First Aid Certification as required by State.
Criminal Background Check cleared.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Boise, ID 83705 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boise, ID 83705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
