Medication Tech - AL Community

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Are you looking to boost your career in the Senior Housing Industry. We are looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude.

Adept at addressing residents’ needs with compassion and attention to detail. Someone with excellent teamwork, that holds a love for seniors! If you believe this, is you, we'd love to meet you!

Empowering Lives, Inspiring Purpose : We envision a world where every individual discovers greater purpose and deep meaning through abundant opportunities and unwavering support, enhancing one's journey in life.

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN (Full and Part Time Needed)

Caregiving Experience Required, Med Tech Certification. Certification must remain current during employment.

Who are you :

The Medication Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure delivery of medications and health related items to the residents within a community.

The Medication Aide assists in developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the service plan according to the resident’s preferences and abilities.

The Medication Aide serves as a supervisor and monitor to all the Resident Assistants on the same shift.

What you will do :

• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living. Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
• Receives report from the previous shift and Med Aide.
• Reads the Communication Log and Shower Schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each day. Documents in the Communication Log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, first aid wound care, and communication with outside health care professionals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Documents care given adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.

Assures door is always alarmed, if needed.

• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing / linen and facility to administrator. Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.
• Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures, follows facility policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room.
• Wears name tag always.
• Assists residents moving in or out as directed.
• Maintains current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting.
• Orders, stores, and assists with medications according to facility policy and procedure and current physician orders.
• Maintains, transcribes, and documents in the Medication Assistance Record according to Policy and Procedure.
• Maintains service plans. May participate in Service Plan reviews.
• Supervises and monitors floor staff.
• Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management.

Requirements : What you bring :

What you bring :

• Must have current Med Tech Certification. Certification must remain current during employment.
• Performs resident care with an awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies;

follows work schedule.

• Requires minimal supervision. Is a self-starter.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities and accomplishes assigned tasks.
• Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action; demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, supports the philosophy and approach to care used by the facility.
• Keeps resident information confidential; respects resident’s rights; respects privacy and right to self-determination of residents.
• Performs unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and displays willingness to assist co-workers.
• Abides by established policies and procedures of facility. Looks for ways to improve facility functioning.
• Keeps work areas neat and clean; helps maintain appearance of facility.
• Can communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Has ability to spend long periods of feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Is free of non-treated communicable diseases.
• Is accurate, dependable, neat, and thorough in assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly.
• Ability to utilize and apply basic management skills.

Training and Experience :

Has familiarity with willingness to work with elderly population. Previous experience Preferred, but not necessary.

Universal Precautions :

Exposure to blood / bodily fluids is likely.

Physical Requirements :

Has ability to do occasional heavy lifting of residents (up to 80 lbs.).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Pet Care Insurance / Pet Care Discounts, Discount home / auto Insurance, Accident Insurance and much more.)
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits
15 days ago