MEDICATION TECHNICIAN AL / MC

JOB SUMMARY:

The Med Tech performs tasks that involve specific services for residents which are supportive and complementary to individual care requirements including but not limited to: assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting, conducting activity programs designed for residents’ experiencing dementia; basic medical record documentation, self-administration of medications, assistance to order medications and to maintain all required medication inventory paperwork. The position requires variable scheduled assignments as either fulfilling direct resident care assistant duties or medication technician duties. This is an hourly position and reports to the Resident Care Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a warm and welcoming environment for residents and coworkers.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in a manner conducive to the residents’ comfort, safety, and dignity; promptly answers call signals; provides support and redirection to residents who have cognitive changes.
• Recognizes and respects the individual resident’s emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs and beliefs; observes and reports changes in the resident’s attitude, appearance, behavior, and physical ability to the Shift Supervisor or Resident Care Coordinator.
• Conducts and assists with recreational activities.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with health care professionals; develops positive relationships with residents, families and visitors while preserving resident privacy.
• Assists with resident re-ordering of medications and medical supplies; Inputs medication orders, and all other areas of documentation in medical records.
• Ensures timely communication to resident’s physician on changes in condition, pertinent observations, concerns (both physical and psychosocial) via phone, electronic or fax.
• Documents any resident concerns, family communications or physician communications in the resident’s clinical chart timely and accurately.
• Assists residents with self-medication dosages and residents’ compliance in taking prescribed medications as per RCFE regulations; ensures residents who receive assistance with medications have an ample supply.
• Follows the “five rights” prior to assisting residents with self-administration.
• Ensures medication cart and back-up storage is neat, clean and organized at all times.
• May initiate requests for emergency services (911) if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 18 years old
• First aid certified and CPR Certified.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Effective oral and written English communication skills.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Flexibility and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Compliance with all OSHA regulations required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and TB screening.
• Must be able to properly lift 30 pounds unassisted.