Caregiver/Med Tech

Caregiver/Med Tech
Location: Park Place, Seattle, WA
Pay: $21.30 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 Hours/Week

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

At Park Place, we are committed to helping residents maintain their independence while providing the support they need to live comfortably and safely. Our Assisted Living community provides 24-hour staff support tailored to each resident’s individual needs, along with nursing and rehabilitation services, wellness programs, activities, and opportunities for residents to stay engaged in the community.

As a Caregiver/Med Tech, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their daily needs while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life. If you are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our team.

What You'll Do

As our Caregiver/Med Tech, you will:

• Resident Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, nutrition, hydration, and medication assistance, in accordance with each resident's service plan.
• Resident Transfers: Assist with resident transfers as needed while following appropriate safety procedures.
• Resident Monitoring: Observe residents for changes in condition or unusual occurrences and promptly report concerns to the Licensed Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Medication Assistance: Administer medications in accordance with established medication assistance protocols and accurately document administration in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Medication Records: Assist with medication refills, fax physician orders, maintain accurate medication records, and assist with auditing MARs and flow sheets.
• Medication Safety: Ensure medications are properly stored and handled in accordance with established safety and infection control procedures.
• Resident Transportation: Arrange transportation for residents when required for medical appointments or community outings.
• Documentation & Administrative Support: Assist with filing, photocopying, faxing, and maintaining resident medical documentation.
• Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, family members, staff, and external vendors.
• Resident Relations: Treat residents, families, and staff with courtesy, respect, and professionalism while promoting a positive and supportive community environment.
• Safety & Infection Control: Follow infection control guidelines, including appropriate handling of blood and body fluids, and follow established safety procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow RHF policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations related to resident care, medication assistance, privacy, dignity, and individualized care.
• Environmental Safety: Remain alert to environmental risks, including odors, noise, resident behaviors, and other potential hazards, and take appropriate action to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Team Support: Work independently and as part of a team while remaining flexible and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor during interruptions, stressful situations, and changing priorities.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks or duties as assigned by the Licensed Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Administrator.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of WAC 388-78A-112 training is required.
• Completion of Fundamentals of Caregiving or Modified Fundamentals of Care, with specialties in Dementia and Mental Health.
• Developmental Disabilities Specialty training is preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification is required.
• Completion of Med Tech Training and certification is required.
• Must complete a minimum of 12 hours of additional education annually.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and supervisors and complete required resident care documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining professionalism in stressful or changing situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established policies and procedures.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly pull, push, bend, reach, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements during medication administration.
• Ability to occasionally lift and assist with moving residents as needed.
• May be exposed to blood, body fluids, odors, and challenging resident behaviors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced care environment while maintaining resident safety and comfort.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer: 

• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents
• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year
• New hires are eligible for up 80 hours of paid vacation each year
• Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 0.0334 hours per each hour worked.
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program.
• Employee assistance and more
• Basic group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Other Compensation: This position does not offer additional compensation such as bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing, or incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Apply today and be part of a great team!