Personal Care Med Tech - Garden Spot Communities

Med Tech for Personal Care

Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also wellness and healthcare services. The Med Tech will work in our personal care household.

"U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 "Best" Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care and Continuing Care Retirement Community. Garden Spot Village is the only retirement community to receive the distinctive "Best" status for four categories in Pennsylvania and, based on the number of badges and ratings, ranks 2nd nationwide."

Job Title: Med Tech

Department: Personal Care

Status: Part Time with flexible scheduling options!

Salary Range: $16 - $18/hr (pay based on experience) PLUS Shift Differentials including $2 for Evenings, $1.50 for Nights and an additional $1 for Weekends!

What does Garden Spot offer employees?

• Here are just an example of some of the benefits we offer:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • First time homeowners program
  • Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more!

What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?

As a Med Tech, supporting the Garden Spot Communities' mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Encourage residents to remain active and attends social functions and programs.
• Assist in the implementation of activity programs as needed.
• Assist in the personal care of the residents as needed. These duties may include: assistance with bathing & continence care, oral hygiene, hair grooming & shampooing, dressing, care of clothes, shaving & nail care, care of personal possessions, use of telephone, scheduling of appointments and reminders of those appointments, activities, ambulation, bed-making &, the weekly linen change.
• Assist with the admission of new resident tasks such as unpacking, orientation to the room and facility, schedule of activities, meal times, etc.
• Respond promptly to resident call bells.
• Assist at meal times with services as per departmental policy.
• Responsible to take and document vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight and accu checks.
• Makes continuous and frequent rounds to observe and check on residents' comfort and safety.

What do I need as a Med Tech with Garden Spot?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in healthcare or related field preferable, but not essential.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Diabetic Training (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Understanding of and willingness to live out our mission and values offering compassionate personal care to our residents.

How is Garden Spot unique?

• Garden Spot Communities is a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland, Akron, and Zieglerville, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
• We live out our mission daily: Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We facilitate abundant opportunities for residents to live with purpose in community.
• We are committed to person-centered care: residents' needs and desires are taken into account first
• We follow a guiding principle: Be Kind. Do Good. Show Love.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

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