Job Description | Med Tech Health Aide

Job Title: Med Tech-Health Aide

Reports to: Resident Services Director (RSD)

Position Type: Full or Part-Time, Non-Exempt 

Friends Village, a retirement community on two campuses, has been a part of the Newtown community for more than 120 years. Offering both Independent Living and Personal Care, Friends Village strives to offer excellent care and service, while furthering its mission to foster purposeful living and social connectivity through a community of kindness. 

In keeping with Quaker beliefs, Friends Village seeks to be a diverse community where all members thrive, and older adults of moderate means are at home. We want all members to make health, personal growth and living meaningfully their priorities so that they and Friends Village are active contributors to the world around us. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Resident Services Director in offering personal care services to our residents. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Dispense resident medication per company policy and state regulations.

  • Assist residents with personal care, bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing as outlined in individual care plans.

  • Ensure all medication, physician’s orders and care needs are correctly documented.

  • General office, housekeeping and laundry duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and related health aide experience. Med Tech Certification preferred. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

In addition to the Education and Experience requirements, the position also requires that the person be self-directed, show initiative and remain calm in emergencies. The employee must be detail oriented, independent, and resourceful. Effective interpersonal communication with the residents, staff, Board, and guests is imperative. All health aides must display a sensitivity and respect for age, gender, and cultural differences throughout the community. A calm demeanor is required. Friends Village is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of every resident related to care, financial status and/or health history. All employees must sign a confidentiality agreement. 

OTHER (if applicable): 

Benefits: 

  • Health Insurance

  • Voluntary Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Short-term Disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Paid time off

Schedule: 

  • Open shifts: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Work Remotely: 

  • No


All Friends Village staff are required to clear a PA Criminal Background Check, present proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and provide a negative tuberculosis skin test.