Med-Tech (NOC SHIFT)

Who We Are

Ridges at Peoria Senior Living, located in Peoria, AZ is seeking a full-time Med-Aide to join their amazing team. Supportive & engaged management, career growth, and an excellent reputation within the community are just some of the reasons you should consider COMPANY NAME. This award-winning community takes pride in our strong team that shares in the commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®!

Benefits

Ridges at Peoria offers a fantastic benefits package for all employees including:

• Medical Insurance
• Telephonic/Online Visits through First Stop Health
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance/AD&D & Dismemberment
• Additional Voluntary Benefits Plan Options through Colonial Life
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust PTO Plan

Job Duties

• Provide direct resident care and assist residents with in activities of daily living including dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, ambulation, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Answer resident call lights and bells, determine and address their request.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Prepare and administer medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of the license.
• Responsible for the resident’s environment so that it is comfortable and safe.
• Maintain, label, and store personal care items (toothbrush, hairbrush, shampoo, etc.)
• Assist residents in preparing and transporting for medical tests (e.g. lab work, x‑ray, therapy, dental, etc.) and activity programs.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Weigh and measure residents. Measure and record vitals, I/O, consumption, pain and other required information.
• Check each resident as required and/or routinely to determine that personal care needs are being met according to the plan of care and the resident’s preference.
• Inform the nurse of any changes in the resident's condition (e.g. vitals, reports of pain, etc.) so that appropriate information can be acted upon.
• Complete pertinent clinical documentation according to policy.
• Assist with the care of the dying resident. Provide post‑mortem care as instructed.
• Attend and participate in in-service training programs to meet state, federal, and company requirements.

Job Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Shift & Salary information:

Salary range: $17-$19/hr | Depending on Experience

Shift: NOC SHIFT | Full-Time