Care-Medication Technician Part Time 2nd shift

LakeHouse Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities across Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. Our company is built on “Pillars of Excellence” and employs thousands of team members committed to providing excellent care for our residents.

About the role

The Care/Medication Technician role includes providing hands-on care and physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.

Responsibilities

Care Giver

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports, and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suites and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of residents’ rooms and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity, and ensures physical safety.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
• Handles resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Medication Tech Duties

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials forms as medications are given, including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information, including medication records.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting with medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Accident insurance policies.