MEDICATION TECHNICIAN/CAREGIVER

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION / TITLE : Medication Technician / Caregiver

ABOUT US *

Rivera Mansions LLC is one of the largest, local provider of specialized senior-living care in Oregon. With a focus on creating a comfortable, clean, and safe environment, we strive to build communities that center on a commitment to an entire individual’s well-being.

At Rivera Mansions, we pride ourselves on our care team’s diligent work ethic. As the primary driver to our growth and success, our work ethic and commitment to person centered care imprints a meaningful and lasting impact in the everyday lives of our residents.

WHO IS OUR IDEAL MEDICATION TECHNICIAN / CAREGIVER

Rivera Mansions RCF is looking for a caring and compassionate MedTech / Caregiver to join our team. We have full time and part-time positions available.

The right candidates will have a strong desire to work with seniors and a great work ethic.

The MedTech / Caregiver is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of every resident by providing direct care to residents while promoting the resident’s highest level of functioning.

The MedTech / Caregiver will assist in maintaining the resident’s environment in a safe and neat manner within facility standards and State and Federal Regulations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICATION TECHNICIAN / CAREGIVER

The primary functions of the position include :

• Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to health care provider’s orders, including but not limited to the following :
• Administers and accurately records in medication records the administration of medications (within an hour of scheduled medication administration) for residents as prescribed by the physician
• Administers / applies prescribed ointments / powders / other skin medications, prescribed wound care treatments, CBG and insulin medication when trained / delegated by facility nurse.
• Follow up orders / prescriptions of medications from pharmacy (and oversee medication refills) and set / follow up doctor appointments for residents
• Observes, records and reports to the Facility Administrator, Assistant Facility Administrator and / or Facility Registered Nurse symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions, medication side effects or change in condition of residents.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measure are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility administered and change of shift as required by policies and procedure of Rivera Mansions RCF & applicable state / federal regulations.
• Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living :

Grooming and Toileting

Feeding

Assist with mobility, transferring, lifting, repositioning, stand by assist, operate transfer equipment

Assist with social, activities and emotional needs, including any planned facility or recreational activities, and exercise

Assist with resident’s ability to communicate (hearing aids, talking devices, facility call light system)

Cleaning (resident’s rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms / showers, floors / carpets, hallways, kitchen, smoking areas) and laundry