Medication Technician/Caregiver - PT

About the role

The Medication Technician position at MBK Senior Living is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents through the administration of medications. This role requires a compassionate and detail-oriented individual who can handle sensitive medical information and perform tasks with precision.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments, and resident care as assigned.
• Observe, verify, and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and document the reason(s).
• Maintain clear, accurate, complete, and confidential records on resident medication and care in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements.
• Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy, and physician(s) and verify dosages with physician prior to dispensing.
• Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills – prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance.
• Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed.
• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety, and confidentiality.
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, clearing, delivering room trays as needed or assigned.
• Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc., following all safety lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned.
• Chart and document appropriate information (including incident reports) communicating any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed.
• Ensure resident safety and comfort at all times, assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills.
• Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Director of Health Services and/or Executive Director, or other designee of the Executive Director as assigned.

Requirements

• Age 18 or over, or have the proper work permit and work authorization documentation.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience handling medications preferred but on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
• Background clearances as required by government regulations.
• Complete a health screening and provide negative TB test results (must be within the last 6 months or within 7 days of employment).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Able to interact effectively with people of different ages and backgrounds.
• Must meet and maintain all state specific regulatory requirements.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.

Physical Demands

• Must be mobile and able to execute the physical demands of the position.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push 40 pounds unassisted.

Pay Rate

DOE

Schedule

Part Time, Variable Days & Hours

Benefits

• Full-time Benefits Include Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
• Childcare and eldercare assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

MBK Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents: An “Excluded Party” is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. Other Regulatory Requirements: If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including, but not limited to, state licensing regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other federal or state laws relating to team members’ professional licenses. HIPAA Disclosure All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating you an associates’ professional license.