Care Assistant / Medication Tech

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The Anam Cara is the title for Caregiver of the Residents living within the Sanctuary. The foundation of the Sanctuary model is the relationship that exists between the Anam Cara and the Resident.

The Anam Cara is more than a friend or caregiver but someone who accepts the responsibility to care for the body, mind, and spirit of those in the Sanctuary. The Anam Cara's responsibility is to welcome all into the communities and provide a safe place of refuge and Sanctuary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Resident Rights: All employees are required to maintain the confidentiality of resident care information and comply with all THSC HIPAA policy and procedures.

The Anam Cara is to ensure all Residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect. Anam Cara's must ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and privacy is afforded to all Residents within the Sanctuary. Anam Cara's will knock before entering the Resident's private bedroom.

All Anam Cara's are required to report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, and /or misappropriation of resident property. The Anam Cara should honor the Resident's request to refuse treatment and inform such requests to the nursing supervisor. The Anam Cara is required to report all complaints and grievances made by the Residents to the director of nursing.

Activities of Daily Living: The Anam Cara is responsible for providing all activities of daily living to the Residents living within the Sanctuary. These activities include, but are not limited to bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring residents, grooming and personal hygiene, meal services, clean up, feeding, serving, welcoming residents when moving in and assisting when moving out of the Sanctuary, responding to Residents needs, conducting range of motion, position, lifting, and turning, participate with rehabilitation and restorative needs, and conduct light housekeeping as needed including upkeep of Sanctuary and resident rooms.

Communication: Provides regular and timely feedback with other members of the Sanctuary, the Residents within the Sanctuary and to the support staff within the community. Communication is honest, respectful, and reverent to Residents and at the Residents pace. Keeps Residents informed of the daily happenings within their Sanctuary.

Promotes an environment of good communication within the Sanctuary. Ensures medical, spiritual, and social concerns are communicated to appropriate support staff. Medication Administration:

The Anam Cara will prepare and administer medications as directed. Medications will be administered within ordered timeframes in accordance with established procedures.

The Anam Cara will ensure all medications and treatments are kept secure, i.e, medication carts and treatment carts are locked when not in sight.

Skills and Knowledge: Each Anam Cara will maintain certification and is able to demonstrate competency of clinical skills as well as overall knowledge of care plans, profiles, and work assignments. Each staff member ensures work is conducted accurately and within specified timeframes for completion.

Reports to others both in and outside of Sanctuary all necessary information to ensure quality outcomes are achieved and maintained. Assists in the review of work assignments and schedules to update and change task objectives. Ensures tasks are performed in accordance with community and Sanctuary policy and procedures and work routines.

Documentation: The Anam Cara is required to maintain appropriate documentation of Residents within the Sanctuary according to community policy and procedure. Ensure appropriate changes in Resident condition are documented appropriately and required staff members are informed. Each Anam Cara will participate in the continual updates of Resident Care Plans. Enters information and documentation accurately in Point of Care in accordance with company policy, practice and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.

Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.

Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.

Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Possesses interpersonal and relationship building skills to work in a cross-functional team as well as the ability to work with residents based on their cognitive ability.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.