Med Tech / Caregiver ( PRN ) - The Oaks

Employment Type : Part time

Shift : Rotating Shift

Description : PRN (Contingent)

The Village at The Oaks offers assisted living and memory care in a serene, park-like campus just minutes from downtown. As part of Trinity Health Senior Communities-a mission-driven, not-for-profit Catholic healthcare system-you'll be joining a collaborative, compassionate team committed to enhancing residents' well-being.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Wellness Director, the Med Tech / Caregiver delivers medication and supportive daily care aligned with individual care plans. This dual role blends clinical duties with hands-on caregiving to ensure residents enjoy safety, dignity, and engagement.

Start your career off with an initial comprehensive 3-day training program that will get you up to speed in as little as 3 weeks with skills you will be able to use throughout your healthcare career.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Management

Administer oral / topical meds following physician orders and the "Five Rights" procedure

Maintain, reconcile, and audit Medication Administration Records (MARs)

Perform controlled substance counts and monitor expirations

Clinical Care & Monitoring

Take vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight) and conduct basic tests (e.g., blood glucose)

Provide wound care, record observations, and coordinate with nursing staff

Daily Living Assistance

Aid with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, transferring, mobility, and feeding

Support resident hydration and nutrition and facilitate meals

Environmental Care & Safety

Maintain tidy resident rooms, common areas, and ensure safety

Perform laundry, dishes, stock supplies, and general housekeeping duties

Engagement & Communication

Encourage participation in activities and spend quality one-on-one time with residents

Document care and changes in condition; report to nursing staff and communicate with families

Compliance & Documentation

Uphold HIPAA regulations and adhere to state / federal assisted living standards

Keep resident charts, medication logs, and temperature logs current

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medication Aide or Med Tech credential (state-specific certification)

Previous experience in assisted living, memory care, or geriatric care (1+ year preferred)

Strong knowledge of medical terminology and medication administration protocols

Valid CPR / BLS certification

Ability to lift / transfers residents safely; physical stamina for standing and walking

Excellent communication skills; compassionate, respectful demeanor

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran