Caregiver/Medication Technician - Evening Shift

About the role

La Posada at Park Centre, Inc. is currently seeking a Part-Time Medication Technician. The role involves administering medications and treatments as prescribed by residents' physicians, performing caregiver duties, and providing training to new staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers and/or assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance to physician orders.
• Performs delegated tasks as directed by the nurse.
• Completes simple treatments and reports the resident's vital signs as directed.
• Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s medication administration record.
• Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents to the nurse.
• Routinely communicates with the pharmacy and nurse to assure medications are received in a timely manner.
• Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes out-dated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice.
• Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to LPN Supervisor.
• Assists with or performs resident ADL’s, takes vital signs and weights accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.
• Greets residents, visitors and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights.
• Demonstrates the mission and philosophy of La Posada.
• Fulfills community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory, and Directed level.
• Current CPR and First Aid cards.
• Fingerprint clearance card.
• Current TB test.
• Certified Caregiver Certification (if applicable).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medication administration and treatment protocols.

Skills

• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Empathetic and patient.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Mileage Incentive Program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful Campus with a Free On-Site Fitness Center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle Pre-School
• Scholarship Program: Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus yearly opportunities for additional scholarship awards

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.