Job Summary:

The primary obligation of the Caregiver/Med Tech is to provide excellent personalized care in regard to assistance with resident’s activities of daily living (ADLs) to ensure each function at their highest level physically, cognitively, and socially. Direct resident care providers manage care and supervision to residents as needed, and as indicated in the resident care plan. The Caregiver/Med Tech will report to the Wellness Coordinator(s). Applicants must be available to work Wednesdays-Sundays from 10:30PM-7:00AM.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Caregiving

• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting, hygiene, mobility, etc.
• Assist with incontinent care and adhere to bowel and bladder training as indicated in the residents’ care plan.
• Document resident conditions, including input and output, on a daily basis and in a timely manner.
• Perform wellness check on all residents every 2 hours.
• Observe and report any changes in the resident’s condition to Wellness Coordinator and follow up with charting.
• Follow Wellness Coordinator direction regarding resident’s overall management of care.
• Monitor resident skin condition, look out for new rashes, skin tears, bruises, patches that are soiled or have come off, etc. Inform the Wellness Coordinator or Wellness Director of any changes.
• Document all new skin conditions on resident’s daily chart.
• Follow Wellness Coordinator direction regarding residents’ skin care needs, i.e. prevention techniques such as continuous repositioning, use of heel protectors, etc.
• Report and document any unusual incidents, such as falls, behaviors, etc. directly to the administrator on duty.
• Call and inform the administrator on duty in case of emergency.
• Prepare tables and set up for all meals of the day.
• Escort residents to dining room.
• Prepare and deliver tray services if resident is unable to leave room for meals. Assist residents that are not able to eat on their own.
• Ensure daily laundry is maintained for each resident. Bed linens are done weekly.
• Ensure that resident’s rooms are neat, clean, and orderly.
• Maintain cleanliness in all common areas, living rooms, kitchens, dining areas, courtyard, activity room, beauty salon etc.
• Follow Wellness Coordinator direction regarding cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Ensure that residents are informed and may attend planned activities in the common activity areas.
• Provide 1:1 quality time and companionship with residents.
• Adhere to all safety rules and practices. Attend all regular safety, staff, and training meetings. These meetings are mandatory and failure to attend can lead to an unexcused absence.
• Maintain online State mandated annual caregiver training.
• Maintain work accounts and communication.
• Keep Wellness Coordinator up to date on all important matters regarding resident overall change in condition.
• Other duties as assigned for the operation of the company, or resident need and safety.

Medication Management

• Administer medication directly to residents as prescribed.
• Supervise residents to ensure medications are taken.
• Document medications administered to residents on resident’s MARS, including medication refusal, medication holds, etc
• Reorder medications in a timely manner, i.e. PRN medication, narcotic medications that are not part of the monthly cycle.
• Monitor residents for change of condition and communicate changes and concerns to the Wellness Director.
• Maintain all State mandated medication training records annually.

NOC Shift Specific:

• Wellness check at beginning of shift - check in with exiting caregiver to receive update/current status on each resident.
• Perform wellness check on each resident, ensuring that residents are present and well.
• Assist residents in night tuck-in routine
• Once all residents are in bed, cleaning routine may begin; do not begin laundry, mopping, etc. at the beginning of the NOC shift while residents are still moving about the facility.
• Throughout NOC shift, check each resident every two hours.
• Remain alert and awake throughout entirety of NOC shift; be ready to assist residents when they call or in case of emergency.

Required Experience, Education, & Skills:

• To be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb stairs, reach & grasp.
• Be able to respond to pagers and radios.
• Must be reliable, responsible, timely, efficient, well-organized, and have a strong attention to detail
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills, and ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills to work well with the Wellness Coordinator, peer staff, clients, and families
• Approachable, professional presentation and attitude; always willing to help and lead other caregivers to go the extra mile. Promote a team spirit and a “can do” attitude
• Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performanc
• Customer-oriented and friendly
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Knowledge of English language: able to read, write, and converse
• Abide by all RCG policies and procedures, including but not limited to cell phone use, privacy, uniform guidelines and professional appearance, personal conduct and residents’ rights
• Complete all required initial and scheduled training on time and with a passing score/meets expectations
• Work effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

About Garden House Senior Care:

Garden House has been known in San Luis Obispo County as the “Gold Standard” for 24 hour assisted care since 2000. Our goal is to use our gifts to create a loving home for the Residents; create opportunities for them to participate, have fun, make friendships, and be a valued member of their community.