Med Tech (Swing Shift)

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 and in accordance with an established care plan.

Responsibilities

• Works under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assists/administers medications according to health care provider instructions following the Medication Administration Record and within the scope of your license.
• Maintains accurate documentation of medication administration, medication effectiveness, and any noted side effects, in accordance with established policy and procedures, standards of care, and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Reports any adverse reactions or side effects to supervisor or Director of Nursing.
• Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, and others as directed/requested.
• Assists in dining rooms as assigned to provide resident care and monitoring.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents; encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse; reports significant events that occur during shift.
• Responds promptly, courteously, and appropriately to resident requests for assistance.
• Promotes 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.
• Assists residents in preparing for appointments and social programs.
• Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Checks each resident routinely to ensure that personal care needs are being met in accordance with their wishes.
• Provides special resident services offered by the facility.
• Provides 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; serves and assists with meals; takes vital signs.
• Observes and documents the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Responds promptly and courteously to resident call signals, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs.
• Promotes 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.
• Communicates with nurses on resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
• Provides companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
• Able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deals 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.
• Communicates effectively in a manner sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions

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.

Platinum Service®

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.