Medication Technician/Caregiver FT (Night shift 10pm-6am)

Summary of Duties of the Medication Technician

The primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician are as follows: 1) Administer or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State regulations); 2) Provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality; and 3) Responsible for overseeing the wellness staffing schedule. The Medication Technician reports to the supervisor on duty as well as the Wellness Director.

Essential Functions of the Medication Technician

- Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).

- Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.

- Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.

- Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.

- Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.

- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.

- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.

- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.

- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.

- Observes and reports changes in residents physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.

- Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.

- Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director.

- Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.

- Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.

- Documents provision of services on company forms.

- Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.

- Responsible for planning the wellness schedule preferably 1 month in advance but no less than 2 weeks.

- Participates in an on-call rotation for staffing needs; Will be responsible for finding coverage for open shifts.

- Must be available by phone 24/7 while on-call for staffing needs and able to fill open shift if needed.

Non-Essential Functions of the Medication Technician

- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness associates as needed.

- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.

- Cares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.

- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.

- Washes residents laundry as needed.

- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.

- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested.

- Conducts room checks and resident rounds.

- Monitors for environmental safety hazards.

- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).

- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.

- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.

- Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.

- Acts as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other visitors.

- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process.

- Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.

- Participates in projects or committees as assigned.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

- Must maintain certification in the state where you work if required.

- Satisfactory completion of state-required education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as well as the company medication aide skills competency checklist.

- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.

- Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required; Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

- Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.

- Experience in Assisted Living preferred, but not required.

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