Job DetailsJob LocationThe Residence at Silver Square - Dover, NHDescriptionLCB Senior Living is hiring Med Tech / MNA's at The Residence at Silver Square. Apply today for immediate consideration!**Per Diem: 3rd Shift: Weekend Availability!****Great opportunity for someone looking for flexibility!!****New Wages!!**What We Offer:
- Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)
- PTO- Paid Time Off
- Work with an Amazing Team!
- Possibility for tuition reimbursement
- Rewarding role working with seniors
**We are proud to share that almost all of our associates are fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, which helps keep cases at our communities to a minimum. Covid vaccines are highly recommended.*Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prior to being assigned regular duties, each MA/LMNA/MT shall successfully complete the community's and any State required orientation training program.
- Dispense unit dose medications, making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning self-administered medications (as specified by state regulations and Community Policy and Procedure).
- Order and receive medications per State regulation and LCB policies and procedures.
- Assisting the Residents with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, dressing, bathing, eating and walking; as described in the service plan.
- Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences and health status. Reports/documents any noticed changes at once to the RN or designee.
- Assisting Residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan.
- Supervise or assist Residents with activity programs.
- Assisting Residents in going to bed at night, when necessary.
- Assisting Residents with keeping their units neat, clean and orderly.
- Answering emergency calls and attending to the Residents needs promptly.
- All MAs/LMNAs/MTs are required to participate in the community's regularly scheduled on-going in- service training programs. Upon request of the Resident Care Director, MAs/LMNAs/MTs shall participate in specialized staff training programs and mandatory education requirements dictated by state regulations.
- Assists with escorting residents to meals and activities as needed.
- Documents both scheduled and unscheduled service that are provided, including incidents, behaviors, and out of the ordinary events, including a residents refusal of services. Inputs information in to the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents.
- Conducts and facilitates programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offer cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity and spiritual connection.
QualificationsJob Qualifications:
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to use computer for documenting services provided.
- Shall be fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written
- Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing or demonstrate the ability to learn data input.
- Education: Must have completed the course, as required by State Regulation to administer medication, CPR and First Aide training as mandated by the State employed.
- Experience: Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training preferred. Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimers disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred.
- Certificates/Licenses: Current Med Aide or LMNA certification/license or completed required training as dictated by State Regulation. Additionally, must maintain required certification/license and to provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
- Physical Demands:
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs. and be able to carry objects.
- Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
- Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
- Must use good body mechanics.
- Stamina to make visits to residents throughout the community.
- Occasional pushing or pulling, assisting of residents weighing (~150 lbs.).
- Have the ability to occasionally push an occupied wheelchair for a distance of up to 200 feet.
- Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.
- Associate may be subject to potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and to handling hazardous chemicals (either Category 1 or 2).