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Benchmark Senior Living

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 Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut.
 We are looking for a Server to join our team! As part of the Benchmark dining team, your role will be to foster a clean and welcoming dining environment while making a difference in the lives of others. If you have a passion for friendly and personalized service, take pride in serving delicious meals, and are looking for a remarkable company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!
 Responsibilities
 <ul>
<li>Takes food and beverage orders from residents and serves meals on a timely basis that are both presentable and appetizing in appearance.</li>
<li>Sets up and delivers meal trays and food carts to the dining room as instructed.</li>
<li>Handles requests from residents who require assistance with meal selection or have specific needs.</li>
<li>Sets up the dining room for the next scheduled meal.</li>
<li>Assists in inventorying supplies.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
 <ul>
<li>Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.</li>
<li>Must have knowledge of dietary procedures and related Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations.</li>
<li>Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Be able to lift up to 50lbs.</li>
<li>This is primarily a standing position and required to stand in one place for extended periods of time.</li>
</ul>
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
 
<ul>
<li>8 holidays & 3 floating holidays</li>
<li>Discounted Meal Program</li>
<li>Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms</li>
<li>Associate Referral Bonus Program</li>
<li>Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs</li>
<li>401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*</li>
<li>Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement Program*</li>
<li>Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*</li>
<li>Eligibility may vary by employment status</li>
</ul>
Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

Server

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Benchmark Senior Living is looking for a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to join our team! As a CMT, your main role will be to deliver care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment.
 
Open Positions: 
<ul>
<li>Part Time evenings</li>
<li>Per Diem all shifts</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD).</li>
<li>Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD.</li>
<li>Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.</li>
<li>Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of prn meds.</li>
<li>Responsible for documentation on prn meds and affect.</li>
<li>Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
 
<ul>
<li>Must have state Medication Technician License and demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration</li>
<li>Successfully complete medication technician competency review (as supervised by RN / RCD) quarterly</li>
<li>CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire</li>
<li>The Medication Technician must complete a state approved training course in drug administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion.</li>
<li>Med-Techs will be evaluated on their competency by the RCD each quarter</li>
<li>Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program</li>
<li>High School education preferred</li>
</ul>
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
 
<ul>
<li>8 holidays & 3 floating holidays</li>
<li>Discounted Meal Program</li>
<li>Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms</li>
<li>Associate Referral Bonus Program</li>
<li>Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs</li>
<li>401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*</li>
<li>Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement Program*</li>
<li>Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*</li>
<li>Eligibility may vary by employment status</li>
</ul>
Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

Medication Technician

Job Title: Medication Aide Department: Resident Care Date Revised: July 2024
 Reports To: Resident Care Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Code: 7108 Harbor; 7013 Trad
 
Job Summary: 
Medication Aides assists with approved medications under the supervision of a nurse and within the scope of state requirements. The Medication-Aide may also serve as the Lead Resident Care Assistant and fulfill that role’s duties and responsibilities accordingly.
 
Principal Duties/Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Understands the ethical and legal responsibilities inherent in the assistance with medication management.</li>
<li>Reviews med book/eMAR to ensure that medication management has been completed and documented per state regulations and Benchmark standards.</li>
<li>Reviews Activity of Daily Living (ADL) documentation for signatures and completion of care. Reviews and completes 72-hour log.</li>
<li>Acts as lead in an emergency (e.g., elopement, fire, disaster, etc.)</li>
<li>Administers/assists with medications as allowed by State Regulations.</li>
<li>Charts medications administered/assisted and immediately report to the nurse those medications not administered/assisted for any reason.</li>
<li>Has knowledge and understanding of the importance of prompt reporting of unwanted effects, proper storage.</li>
<li>Answers emergency calls and attends to residents’ needs promptly</li>
<li>Responsible for maintaining adequate supply of meds (ordering and reordering)</li>
<li>Responsible for documentation of med administration/assistance on MOR or eMAR</li>
<li>May supervise resident who is self-administering injectable medications</li>
<li>Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation</li>
<li>Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration/assistance to Resident Care Director/Resident Care Nurse (RCD/RCN).</li>
<li>Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD/RCN.</li>
<li>Documents/ notifies RCD/RCN of administration/assistance of PRN meds, as allowed per state regulations.</li>
<li>Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)</li>
<li>Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care</li>
<li>Understands quality of care/life objectives</li>
<li>Reviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the RCD/RCN.</li>
<li>Follows Infection Control protocol</li>
</ul>
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification: 
<ul>
<li>The Medication Aide in RI, NH, ME, VA must complete a state approved training course in medication administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion. Must retain license as applicable by state regulation. Must also attend the Benchmark Medication Aide training program.</li>
<li>Must complete the Benchmark Medication Aide training.</li>
<li>Must demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration/ assistance.</li>
<li>Successfully complete Medication Aide competency review (as supervised by RCD / RCN) every six months (quarterly in RI).</li>
<li>Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.</li>
<li>High School education preferred</li>
<li>CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL JOB ANALYSIS
 JOB TITLE: Medication Tech
 The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.
 Frequency Frequency
 Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time) Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time)
 LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS) EQUIPMENT
 Objects up to 10 lbs. X Transfer Devices/Gait Belts X
 Objects 11-20 lbs. X Kitchen Equipment X
 Objects 21-35 lbs. X Ladders X
 Objects 36-75 lbs.* X Maintenance Equipment X
 Objects 76-100lbs.* X Tablets/Computers/Office X
 <ul>
<li>Weights in excess of 35 lbs. will be reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist Vehicles/Driving X</li>
</ul>
PUSH/ PULL FORCE ** ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
 Wheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs. X Indoors X
 Resident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs. X Outdoors X
 2 Wheel Dolly/ 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs. X Extreme Heat X
 Floor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs. X Extreme Cold X
 **Push/pull force is measured as the peak force required to start object moving Dusty X
 POSTURES Excessive Noise X
 Sitting X RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
 Standing X One/two person manual transfer (up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person) X
 Walking on even surface X Bed positioning (lateral movement of resident in bed) X
 Walking on uneven surface X Chair boosting (assisting resident to sit up in a chair) X
 Climbing/Stairs X Assist Walking with Gait Belt X
 Bend/Stoop/Twist X ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
 Crouching/Squatting X Physical Exams or Health Screenings (as required by state)
 Kneel/Crawling X TB Test
 Reach Above Shoulders X Annual Flu Shot
 Reach Waist to Shoulders X COVID Vaccinations and Boosters
 Reach Below Waist X Personal Protective Equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask, etc.)
 Repetitive Arm Use X N95 Respirator (must be clean shaven such that any facial hair does not impact the respirator seal)
 Repetitive Wrist/Hand Use X Exposure to House Pets
 Hand grasping (power grip) X Exposure to Needles and Sharps
 Fine manipulation hands/fingers X
 When working with our resident population, you may on occasion be exposed to certain risks related to medical conditions or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. These risks include communicable diseases as well as agitation and/or aggressive behaviors which may be verbal or physical. Because you are working so closely with the resident, you may be the target of this aggression. Understanding that these behaviors are related to a medical condition and/or disease process and are not in any way personal, is key to maintaining dignity and respect for our residents in all avenues of care. Benchmark is committed to workplace safety, and to the extent there is any concern relating to safety hazards in the performance of the job, you should immediately report your concerns as directed in the Employee Handbook.
 
Disclaimer: 
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
 
I ______________________________ have read this job description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position of Medication Aide. I further understand that it is my responsibility to perform my duties consistent with the highest standards of Benchmark Senior Living.
 
________________________________ _______________
 Employee Signature Date
 
________________________________ _______________
 Supervisor’s Signature Date

Trad CMT - Part Time 3rd Shift

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Benchmark Senior Living is looking for a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to join our team! As a CMT, your main role will be to deliver care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment.
 Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD).</li>
<li>Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD.</li>
<li>Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.</li>
<li>Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of prn meds.</li>
<li>Responsible for documentation on prn meds and affect.</li>
<li>Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
 
<ul>
<li>Must have state Medication Technician License and demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration</li>
<li>Successfully complete medication technician competency review (as supervised by RN / RCD) quarterly</li>
<li>CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire</li>
<li>The Medication Technician must complete a state approved training course in drug administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion.</li>
<li>Med-Techs will be evaluated on their competency by the RCD each quarter</li>
<li>Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program</li>
<li>High School education preferred</li>
</ul>
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
 
<ul>
<li>8 holidays & 3 floating holidays</li>
<li>Discounted Meal Program</li>
<li>Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms</li>
<li>Associate Referral Bonus Program</li>
<li>Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs</li>
<li>401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*</li>
<li>Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement Program*</li>
<li>Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*</li>
<li>Eligibility may vary by employment status</li>
</ul>
Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

Aide - Medication Traditional

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 Part Time $16.50-$17.75 / HR
 
We are looking for a housekeeper to join our team! As a Benchmark housekeeper, your main role will be to maintain a community that is safe and clean for residents, associates, and visitors. You will be responsible for laundering towels, bed linens, and resident laundry, and the upkeep of resident apartments.
 
If you possess a dedication to assisting others, take immense pride in your work, and are looking for a remarkable company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!
 
Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Thoroughly cleans all assigned resident apartments as scheduled by the supervisor including:</li>
<li>Bathrooms: toilet bowl, sinks, and bathtubs, wipes countertops, and mirrors, and sterilizes floors</li>
<li>Kitchen: wipes counters and under objects, mops kitchen floor</li>
<li>Vacuum all exposed areas completely, including edges.</li>
<li>Empties and rinses (if necessary) wastebaskets.</li>
<li>Washes inside of windows as needed.</li>
<li>Cleans all common areas according to standards and practices including elevators, halls, landings, stairs, resident activity areas, lobbies, and model units, and cleans other flat surfaces as scheduled or requested by the supervisor.</li>
<li>Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
 
<ul>
<li>A high school diploma or GED is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience cleaning residential or commercial settings is preferred, but we will train.</li>
<li>Understands the practices surrounding the proper handling of biohazardous waste.</li>
</ul>
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
 
<ul>
<li>8 holidays & 3 floating holidays</li>
<li>Discounted Meal Program</li>
<li>Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms</li>
<li>Associate Referral Bonus Program</li>
<li>Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs</li>
<li>401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*</li>
<li>Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement Program*</li>
<li>Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*</li>
<li>Eligibility may vary by employment status</li>
</ul>
Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

Part Time Housekeeper