Resident Aide/Med Tech

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? If you are someone who is ready to act upon those opportunities daily with seniors from, “The Greatest Generation,” then look no further! Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living located in Pinellas Park, FL is currently accepting applications for full time and part-time Resident Aides and Med Tech’s. Join our winning team as we strive to provide an excellent experience to the residents we serve. As a member of our team, staff members receive generous paid time off benefits, complimentary meal during shift, and opportunity for advancement, plus much more!

Resident Assistance:

Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner
Provides assistance and/or supervision with activities of daily living as requested by residents and directed by the resident’s service log
Completes documents required on resident observation notes, 24-hour report, weight chart, incident/illness reports, and other resident files as required by policy
Records basic vital functions of residents
Reports changes in resident status, health, etc. to supervisor
Assists with emergency care to residents
Assists with emergency/evacuation of residents, attends to all life threatening situations, is familiar with emergency procedures, and participates in fire drills as required
Ensures residents are brought to the dining room and eating their meals
Provides assistance in the dining room as outlined by the Food Service Director and Resident Care Director (RCD)
Assists with cleaning of unit, tidying up, removal of garbage, making beds, laundry
Promotes and encourages residents to participate in activities

Medication/Documentation

Faxes orders to pharmacy when received by health care provider as required
Audits and reviews MORS and med carts on a daily basis to ensure medications are available as ordered by the physician.
Audits MORS to ensure medications are dispensed according to physicians order
Assists with the self-administration of medications to residents and maintains related health file
Completes documentation required on MOR, Resident Observation Notes, 24-hour Report, Weight Chart, Incident/Illness Reports, and other resident files as required by policy
Assists with the routine measurement and recording of basic vital functions
Observes and recognizes physical and/or cognitive changes in residents and reports changes to resident’s primary care physician
Reports to the RCM, or in case of absence, Resident Care Director (RCD) or administrator any adverse reactions to medication or change in resident condition
Records & restocks medication as required
Assists with emergency care to residents

Magnolia Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE); drug screening and background check required.

Job Type: Full-timePart-time

Salary: $10.25 an hour for Med Tech’s and $9.75 an hour for Resident Aides