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Job DescriptionCome join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida's best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents' lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career.For over 35 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We're one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by LCS, the nation's leading developer and manager of senior living communities.We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team!About The Role:The Med-Tech assists with the administration of medication under the direct supervision of an LPN or an RN. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Med-Tech:Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.Answer signal lights promptly.Changes bed linens, makes beds, and keeps rooms clean and orderly.Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The med-tech who prepares the medicine administers the same.Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration.Follows administration protocol.Records administration of the medication on residents medication administration record. Discards medication refused or otherwise not given and records on medication administration record.Reports medication errors or reactions to medications immediately to the charge nurse, who, in turn, reports to the residents attending physician and completes the necessary documentation.Performs accurate pulse and blood pressure and recognizes their significance in drug therapy.Signs and has access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet.Administers medication only upon a written physician's order.Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:Successful completion from a state approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. Registration with state registry required.Successful completion of state approved Medicine Aide course, and when applicable, the continuing education course.Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given.What We Offer:401K with employer matchDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time OffDaily PayExtraordinary Rewards ProgramFun, caring, inclusive work environment!Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status.Full Time 6A-6PSalary: From $18.50 per hourShift Differential: $2/hr for Weekday Evenings and Nights, and $3.50/hr for all weekend shifts!Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: info.flclearinghouse.com.If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!EEO Employer
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port charlotte, FL, 33952, US
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