Position: Med Residential Aide
Reports to: Administrator and/or Assistant Administrator
Purpose: The Med Residential Aide is responsible for managing the direct, day-to-day operations of the personal care home facility.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Completes a daily census, shift report, shower logs and bi-weekly staffing notes.
- Manages safety and security of residents and visitors daily.
- Distributes medication and is responsible for counting and signing off on medication counts during shift change. Documents all medication passes, count and any discrepancies. Notifies Administrator or Assistant Administrator of discrepancies immediately and before leaving the shift when discrepancy is discovered.
- Ensures that all residents receive meals, attend appointments and other daily tasks.
- Attends all trainings and supervision as requested by supervisors.
- Notifies the Administrator or Assistant Administrator for assistance with difficult or emergent situations.
- Answers phone calls and manages the front desk during shift.
- Responds to other daily situations appropriately and as they arise.
- Maintains compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines and facility policy.
- Maintains and submit all required records, documents, and reports in a timely manner.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma with excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Must be a least twenty-one (21) years old; pass background check and drug screen
- Must work well with others and participate to the collaborative team approach.
If you are a compassionate individual with a strong commitment to patient well-being and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Personal care aide.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lexington, KY 40502 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lexington, KY 40502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person