Med Tech

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents.
• Assist with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Report incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Perform housekeeping duties such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc., as directed by supervisor.
• Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
• Assist residents to and from the dining room and to and from activities.
• Check on residents, ensure attendance at meals and activities.
• Check on ill residents and report status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assist new residents with move‑in transition and provide emotional support.
• Attend all scheduled medication trainings.
• Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directed.
• Pass all medication administration observations.
• Communicate medication resident needs to the HCD and document in the Daily Log.
• Re‑order medications, fax to pharmacy, and communicate changes with resident families or responsible parties.
• Document all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completed Medication Aide Course.
• Current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Pass two medication observations annually.
• Pass all medication cart audits assigned.
• Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Contribute positively to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co‑workers at all times.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 lb and push or carry 25 lb.
• Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Wear designated uniform during working hours, including name badge and a smile.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Attend and complete all required in‑services and staff meetings.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Full‑time and part‑time benefits packages.
• Training, development, and career laddering opportunities.
• Great work‑life balance.
• Flexible scheduling.

Location: 4402 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014.