At GROSSMONT GARDENS MEMORY CARE, we are NOW HIRING MEDICATION TECHNICIANS who have
Experience with DEMENTIA RESIDENTS
FULL-TIME MED TECH - multiple shifts available!
We are also offering a $500 Sign-On bonus for Full-time Med Techs!
GROSSMONT GARDENS MEMORY CARE
A Vista La Mesa Senior Living Community
4960 Mills St. La Mesa, CA, 91942
619-644-1100
Come visit us to see what we're all about!
Applications can be filled out on-site! Please bring your resume, if you have one.
If we're not too busy when you get here, we may be able to do an on-the-spot-interview!
Interviews available Tuesday - Friday
For any questions or to schedule an interview, call Lima @ 619-644-1100
(Please note, you must have a "CLEAN" background to work with our seniors.)
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 1-year previous experience as Caregiver for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting
Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)
Essential Functions:
Resident Care
Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance
Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times
Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed
Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self expression and enhanced self esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity