Medication Services Technician (Overnight) (Experienced)

Vineyard Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

About the role

Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Vineyard Place Memory Care.
• Assess health and safety needs of residents; oversee medical care (medications/treatments).
• Assure that social model of assisted living is in operation.
• Assist with family contact when medical issue is involved and provide information about residents' conditions and discuss alternative actions.
• Provide assessment input about residents to the clinical services director.
• Participate in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection.
• Assist in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participate in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department.
• Act as a back-up to the director in his/her absence.
• Attend in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Act as liaison with doctors and residents.
• Conduct work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program.
• Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Schedule transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable.
• Perform other related essential duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, vocational/technical training.
• At least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community.
• Medical terminology.
• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations.
• Use of medical supplies and equipment.
• Medication dispensed to residents.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.
• Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties.
• Principles and practices of nursing care.

Qualifications

• Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law.

Schedule

Sunday through Wednesday, 10 PM – 6 AM.