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The Cottages of Lacey
PRN/PART TIME/ ON CALL Med Tech/Caregiver
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$44,908 / year median in Washington
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Rockstar HCA/CNA Wanted!! Med Tech and Caregiver positions available. Are you someone that can connect with others, loves working with residents, making everyone smile and making a difference? The Cottages of Lacey is a newly built, 60 bed secured Assisted Living Memory Care Community. Currently looking for full time caregivers to join our growing team. We have full-time openings, please come in and fill out an application today!
Requirements:
Our top candidates will have a valid WA State CNA or HCA credential and valid certificates for the following WA state training requirements: Dementia Care, Mental Health, Food Handler's permit, and current First Aid and CPR certifications. Dementia experience is strongly preferred. Med Techs will need their nursing delegation and diabetes focus certifications.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete medication passes in a timely manner.
- Answer call lights in a timely manner.
- Responsible for attending to all care needs of the residents in their assigned sections, either scheduled or as they arise following resident Care Plan.
- Set-up tables and assists with serving meals by bringing residents into the dining room and documenting meal intake percentage daily.
- Chart any unusual incident or information needing to be passed on to the Director of Nursing or Med-Tech via Communication Log.
- Report any emergencies to the Director of Nursing or Resident Care Coordinator.
- Knowledge of proper transfer techniques and body mechanics to transfer residents with appropriate assistance.
- Contact with resident's families and prospective residents.
- Be able to collect vital signs and report to DNS or RCC.