Medication Technician - The Residence at Voorhees

Description

LCB Senior Living is hiring Medication Technician at The Residence at Voorhees. Apply today for immediate consideration!

PER DIEM SHIFTS AVAILABLE 

$21.50-24.50 per hour (based on experience)

**MUST BE LICENSED MEDICATION TECHNICIAN**

• Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)

  • Health

  • Vision

  • Dental

  • 401k

• PTO- Paid Time Off

• Work with an Amazing Team!

• Possibility for tuition reimbursement

• Rewarding role working with seniors

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prior to being assigned regular duties, each MA/LMNA/MT shall successfully complete the community's and any State required orientation training program.
• Dispense unit dose medications, making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning self-administered medications (as specified by state regulations and Community Policy and Procedure).
• Order and receive medications per State regulation and LCB policies and procedures.
• Assisting the Residents with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, dressing, bathing, eating and walking; as described in the service plan.
• Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences and health status. Reports/documents any noticed changes at once to the RN or designee.
• Assisting Residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan.
• Supervise or assist Residents with activity programs.
• Assisting Residents in going to bed at night, when necessary.
• Assisting Residents with keeping their units neat, clean and orderly.
• Answering emergency calls and attending to the Residents needs promptly.
• All MAs/LMNAs/MTs are required to participate in the community's regularly scheduled on-going in- service training programs. Upon request of the Resident Care Director, MAs/LMNAs/MTs shall participate in specialized staff training programs and mandatory education requirements dictated by state regulations.
• Assists with escorting residents to meals and activities as needed.
• Documents both scheduled and unscheduled service that are provided, including incidents, behaviors, and out of the ordinary events, including a residents refusal of services. Inputs information in to the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents.
• Conducts and facilitates programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offer cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity and spiritual connection.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to use computer for documenting services provided.
  • Shall be fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written
  • Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing or demonstrate the ability to learn data input.
• Education: Must have completed the course, as required by State Regulation to administer medication, CPR and First Aide training as mandated by the State employed.
• Experience: Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training preferred. Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimers disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: Current Med Aide or LMNA certification/license or completed required training as dictated by State Regulation. Additionally, must maintain required certification/license and to provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
• Physical Demands:
  • Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
  • Visual and auditory acuity.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs. and be able to carry objects.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
  • Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
  • Must use good body mechanics.
  • Stamina to make visits to residents throughout the community.
  • Occasional pushing or pulling, assisting of residents weighing (~150 lbs.).
  • Have the ability to occasionally push an occupied wheelchair for a distance of up to 200 feet.
  • Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.
  • Associate may be subject to potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and to handling hazardous chemicals (either Category 1 or 2).