Medication Tech (NOC SHIFT)

Description

Are you looking to boost your career in the Senior Housing Industry. We are looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. Adept at addressing residents’ needs with compassion and attention to detail. Someone with excellent teamwork, that holds a love for seniors! If you believe this, is you, we'd love to meet you!

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MEDICATION TECHNICIAN  (NOC SHIFT from 10-pm -6-am)

Who you are:

The Medication Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure delivery of medications and health related items to the residents within a Community. The Medication Aide assists in developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the service plan according to the resident’s preferences and abilities. The Medication Aide serves as a supervisor and monitor to all the Resident Assistants on the same shift.

What you will do:

• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living. Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
• Receives report from the previous shift and Med Aide.
• Reads the Communication Log and Shower Schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each day. Documents in the Communication Log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, first aid wound care, and communication with outside health care professionals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Documents care given adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned. Assures door is always alarmed, if needed.
• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and facility to administrator. Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.
• Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures, follows facility policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room.
• Wears name tag always.
• Assists residents moving in or out as directed.
• Maintains current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting.
• Orders, stores, and assists with medications according to facility policy and procedure and current physician orders.
• Maintains, transcribes, and documents in the Medication Assistance Record according to Policy and Procedure.
• Maintains service plans. May participate in Service Plan reviews.
• Supervises and monitors floor staff.
• Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management.

Requirements

What you bring:

• Performs resident care with an awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follows work schedule.
• Requires minimal supervision. Is a self-starter.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities and accomplishes assigned tasks.
• Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action; demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, supports the philosophy and approach to care used by the facility.
• Keeps resident information confidential; respects resident’s rights; respects privacy and right to self-determination of residents.
• Performs unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and displays willingness to assist co-workers.
• Abides by established policies and procedures of facility. Looks for ways to improve facility functioning.
• Keeps work areas neat and clean; helps maintain appearance of facility.
• Can communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Has ability to spend long periods of feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Is free of non-treated communicable diseases.
• Is accurate, dependable, neat, and thorough in assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly.
• Ability to utilize and apply basic management skills.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 10 days’ vacation pay accrued in first year
• 5 days sick pay accrued each year
• 6 Company Holidays