Med Tech

About the role

We provide comfort of home to independent elders, with leisurely access to delicious & nutritious meals, wellness & social activities, assistance with tasks of daily living, and medication assistance. We are looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

Responsibilities

• Count controlled substance with outgoing PCA (sign your initials if count is correct). Any missing controlled substances should be reported to Administration.
• Prepare medication, bring medication to dining room during meal time, and assist residents with medication.
• If a resident requires medication prior to breakfast, the charge PCA shall go to the resident's room and assist the resident with medication.
• If a resident requires afternoon or after dinner medication, the PCA shall assist the resident with medication from the med room.
• For injectable medication: resident shall come to the med room; PCA shall assist by handing over the injectable medication to the resident; resident shall self-administer in the presence of the PCA; resident shall safely dispose of remains into the sharps container. PCA shall never come into contact or dispose of injectable medication after it has been handed to the resident.
• PCA must always watch residents ingest medication and properly document.
• PCA shall update medication administration record as needed after Physician visits and ensure MAR & Dr. orders match.
• PCA shall ensure that resident receives all necessary documents prior to doctor appointments.
• Consult and correspond with doctor offices for any necessary clarifications.
• Contact pharmacy for residents' prescription refills as needed and escript copies are received.
• Record all pertinent information re: residents in the 24 hr. Log book.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in a dignified, respectful manner.
• Relates well to residents, visitors and other staff members.
• Emotional and physical stamina to be of service to the residents in their daily living skills.
• Available on all days of the week due to shift scheduling requirements.
• Interest and participation in opportunities for personal academic growth.
• Ability to practice self-control in speech, listening, body and facial mannerisms.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred experience

• Prior experience with medication assistance.
• Previous experience, either professional, personal or volunteer, with the elderly population.