Med Tech - 1st shift Full-Time

Job Description

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.

• Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
• Affords assistance to residents with activities of daily living
• Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• Affords assistance in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Fulfills confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Affords assistance to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
• Reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals regarding residents who are ill
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
• Affords assistance with new residents' move-in transition: provides emotional support
• Completes medication cart audits as assigned and maintains the medication cart as directed
• Passes all medication administration observations

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have completed the Medication Aide Course
• Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing
• Satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually
• Satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned
• Attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Employee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Telehealth + Flex Spending + Health Savings Account Options