Medication Technician (PRN)

About the role

The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This position is an as-needed (PRN) position that could work varied hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs from a variety of therapeutic disciplines.
• Maintain a structured and healthy environment designed to enhance the well-being of persons served.
• Implement approved behavioral intervention techniques.
• Accompany individuals to appointments as necessary.
• Provide support and motivation through interactions with clients.
• Participate in close observation of clients at SDDC.
• Redirect unacceptable behavior if possible and apply physical restraint if necessary, using non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Administer medications and treatments to clients and maintain medication records to ensure accurate dispensing of medications.
• Handle hazardous medications.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

• Must complete the South Dakota Medication Certification course.
• A licensed nurse may delegate the administration of medications authorized only to unlicensed assistive personnel who have a minimum of high school education or the equivalent and who are registered with the Board of Nursing.
• The ideal candidate should have current medication certification or past experience passing medications.
• Knowledge of techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities;
• Familiarity with facility routines;
• Basic social skills;
• Principles of basic human behavior;
• Safety procedures and practices;
• Basic health care;
• Protective health measures;
• Physical and emotional needs of people served.

Skills

• To prepare routine reports;
• To follow established policies and procedures;
• To carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans with people served;
• To understand and apply instructions;
• To communicate information clearly and concisely;
• To compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• To use a computer and applicable data entry software;
• To quickly analyze and react to emergency and stressful situations while remaining calm;
• To exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others.

Benefits

• No benefits offered for this position.