Med Tech | Full Time | 7a-7p & 7p-7a

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents.
• 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.
• Reports resident incidents, care concerns, or issues to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Performs housekeeping duties as directed (e.g., making resident beds, cleaning apartments, common areas, dining room).
• Responds promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room and activities.
• Checks on residents to ensure attendance at meals and activities; monitors ill residents and reports status or concerns.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assists new residents with move‑in transition, providing emotional support.
• Attends all scheduled medication trainings.
• Completes medication cart audits as assigned and maintains the medication cart as directed.
• Passes all medication administration observations.
• Communicates medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log.
• Re‑orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, and communicates with resident family or responsible party as needed.
• Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
• Reports exceptions to the HCD and documents them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
• Current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Pass 2 medication observations annually.
• Pass all assigned medication cart audits.
• Attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Contributing member of the nursing team, following supervisor instructions.
• Polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and co‑workers.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Able to safely lift and transfer residents using proper body mechanics.
• Wear designated uniform (including name badge) and maintain a professional demeanor.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• Able to represent the community positively and professionally.
• Attend