Lead, Med Tech

The Med Tech Lead is peer resource and mentor for orientation and new hires in Memory Care / Assisted Living licensed CNA and Med Techs.    Under direction of designated leader, coordinate Scheduling and time card review.  Provides on the floor coverage as needed.     

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acts as a lead trainer/mentor for staff.  Trains new hires in proper care for residents by monitoring health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, assisting with mobility, and serving meals and snacks.  
• Acts as on call staff and fills in shifts when requested.  Rotates onto various shifts to observe and reinforce care standards.   
• Leads, establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and co-workers.  
• Trains new hires and orients effective process to document and record resident observations and health-related information in electronic systems.
• Communicate resident observations and health-related information to other members of the care team including coworkers, supervisors, third-party providers, and families. 
• Performs all function of Med Tech role including provide medication assistance.
• Ensures all medications ordered, ensures all doctor orders have been transcribed correctly.
• Assists supervisor in purchasing of supplies, shift scheduling and review of time keeping.  
• Learn and apply Company, Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and policies.  

Education Background

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Active Nursing Assistant certification in in Washington State.
• Nurse Delegation or Medication Assistance Certification upon hire.
• CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
• Mental Health Certificate within 120 days of hire.
• Dementia Certificate within 120 days of hire.
• One to 2 years proven experience leading others.

Special Training/Skills

• Effective oral, written and verbal communication skills with ability to read and write in English.  
• MS Office suite (word, excel, email)
• Displays a personable/comforting personality to care for the residents and to train new hires. 
• Exhibits mentor behavior style showing patience with those learning a new role.

Physical Demands

• Ability to give direct patient care, including participating in lifting, transferring, positioning, and assistance of resident with walking or in wheelchairs.
• Able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work and function in high congested areas.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard or touch screen to document resident records.