FT and PT Medication Aide-Multiple Shifts

About the role

The Medication Technician plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to administer medications within the scope of your license and provide assigned residents with daily resident care and services as directed/instructed and in accordance with an established care plan.

Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Schedule

• Day: Full Time and Part Time, 7am–3pm (Memory Care or Assisted Living)
• Evening: Part Time, 3pm–11pm
• Overnight: Full Time, 11pm–7am

Pay

$17–$20 per hour

Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision of a licensed nurse
• Assist/administer medications according to health care provider instructions following the Medication Administration Record and within the scope of your license
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration, medication effectiveness, and any noted side effects in accordance with established policy, standards of care, and applicable state/federal regulations
• Report any adverse reactions or side effects to supervisor or Director of Nursing
• Perform personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, and others as directed/requested
• Assist in dining rooms as assigned to provide resident care and monitoring
• Initiate and participate in leisure activities provided for residents; encourage residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents
• Observe and report the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse; report significant events that occur during shift
• Respond promptly, courteously, and appropriately to resident requests for assistance
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control, blood borne pathogens, fire safety, hazardous materials, and other safety practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse
• Assist residents in preparing for appointments and social programs
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed
• Check each resident routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met in accordance with their wishes
• Provide special resident services offered by the facility
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as transferring residents, getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising; serve and assist with meals; take vital signs
• Observe and document the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs
• Promote personal safety with a clean and safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse
• Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes, and concerns
• Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position
• Preferred: 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility
• Communicate effectively in a manner sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families
• No direct reports or supervisory requirements

Working conditions & physical demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
• Fine motor skills

Cognitive requirements

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally
• Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions
• Visual acuity
• Hearing alertness

Environmental requirements

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting