Medication Technician - HCA/CNA/NAR/NAC - NOC

Medication Technician - HCA / CNA / NAR / NAC - NOC

Prestige Care - Auburn Meadows Senior Living

Auburn, WA

Pay Rate : Hourly Pay Rate Maximum : 26 Pay Rate Minimum : 23

Questions? Contact [email protected] Rage $17.50 - $24.00 DOE Can Provide Nurse Delegation Training

Information About Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows

Located at 945 22nd Street in Auburn, Washington,Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows has 78 apartments of assisted living,as well as 24 units of memory care.

Auburn Meadows is one of our largest communities in thePrestige Care Family, and is led by strong and approachable leadership thattruly cares about all team members.

The community itself is stunning, wide hallways,fireplaces, and a true home-like setting. We have many team members due to thesize of our community, who work closely to offer the best in care to ourresidents.

All managers at the community are available and presentat all times to support our team. By working at Prestige Senior Living AuburnMeadows, you would be enjoying a supportive environment, and one in which youare empowered to own your role, and joy opportunities for career advancement.

If working in a home-like setting, with a strong teamatmosphere, and with a national award-winning employer that has a greatpromote-from-within culture, then Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows isthe place for you.

Who Is PrestigeCare?

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing +post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communitiesin 8 Western states.

We are an organization of over 5,000 team members whoserve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personallytouching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment,and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment tocareer development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can helpyou achieve your career goals and objectives.

With a healthcare career atPrestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment whereyour work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits :

Full-time team members are eligible forPrestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans,HSA / FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life andAD&D insurance.

All team members are eligible to participate in thecompany’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hoursand service requirements.

Additional benefits include Employee AssistanceProgram and Education Reimbursement program.

Full-time andPart-Time (over 20 hours / week) accrue PTO at rate of 0 .034 / hourduring their first year.

POSITION SUMMARYThe Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents.

The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.

2. Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.

3. Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.

4. Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.

5. Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.

6. Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.

7. Reports all medication errors per policy.

8. Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD.

Completes all incident forms.

9. Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.

10. Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.

11. Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.

12. Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.

13. Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.

14. Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.

15. Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.

16. Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.

17. Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.

18. Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.

19. Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.

20. Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.

21. Performs other duties as assigned.COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.

2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.

3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department / center / community, and company information and records.

4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEOne or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.

Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and / or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.

Must have word processing skills. Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.

Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.