Medication Technician

DUTIES :

Responsible for residents’ care as assigned by Wellness Director and her Assistant as

detailed in the Daily Assignment Sheet and the Medication Administration Record.

Follow through on, or communicate to the appropriate person, any requests made by

residents and / or their family members.

Provide medication assistance with the approval of the resident and his / her

representative.

Complete a Medication Assistance Training Program.

Provide medication assistance following The Promenade of Chestnut Ridge’s policy and

Procedures.

Perform with on-going proficiency, which may include ordering medication, picking up

MD orders, transferring MD orders, completing all documentation required.

Record receipt of medications brought into the facility and medications sent out with

residents and their families.

Ensure that all residents receive their medications as ordered and that they have a

sufficient supply of medication on hand so that residents never run out and follow

through with families to ensure same

Report any refusals and / or reactions of medications to the Wellness Director and her

Assistant

Follow written and verbal directions of the Wellness Director and her Assistant.

Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to the residents as requests and needs

change.

Communicate arising needs of residents to other management staff during a shift.

Provide verbal support, encouragement, and motivation to residents to participate in

physical, mental and social activities.

Answer calls from residents promptly and courteously.

Be available during your shift in the Wellness Office to accept incoming calls and

problems unless specific tasks require you to be in another part of the building.

Report and record all unusual reactions or changes in a resident‘s condition to other

Wellness staff through the Wellness Daily Log.

Assist with providing a safe environment and report immediately any unsafe condition

to the Wellness Director.

Participate in general overall upkeep of total area to assure a safe environment for staff

as well as residents.   Clean and store equipment in the proper area, especially a daily

cleaning of med cart by night staff.

Obtain vital signs and supervise recording of weights on a monthly and PRN basis, and

to record promptly.

Demonstrate good infection control techniques, including hand washing.

Complete assigned tasks before leaving premises.

Report to incoming shift / med person before leaving your shift.

Perform Narcotics Count with someone from the oncoming shift.   Sign off before

leaving shift.

Adhere to the Resident’s Bill of Rights.

Perform any and all such duties related to the effective and efficient operation as may be

assigned.

Shift 230p-1030p during the week

630a-230p on Saturdays

Must have HHA