Certified Medication Technician jobs in Bakersfield, CA

The Burlington provides housing and care for 21 individuals. Join our team today to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents!

Link to our facility website: www.kernvalleyassistedliving.com

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pass medications according to physician orders and in accordance with facility policy. Administer accurately and timely.
• Record medications administered in the resident’s record.
• Notify pharmacy (or family when applicable) when medications need to be refilled.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Monitor and report any/all side effects of medications to the Supervisor.
• Obtain/provide shift report. Record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Participate in in-service education programs as assigned.
• Follow facility Residents’ Rights policies and procedures at all times.
• Promptly report changes in resident condition to the Supervisor.
• Observe all facility safety policies and procedures. Follow written and oral directions.
• Report for work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance. Report for work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
• Observe all facility policies and procedures.
• Report all accidents/incidents to Supervisor no matter how minor they may be. Report such occurrences on the shift in which they occur.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
• Complete a certain number of annual hours on in-service programs as designated by state regulations.

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Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:

• Administer/pass medications to residents following facility policies and procedures.
• Provide direct care to residents.
• Report concerns/problems to Supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Wofford Heights, CA 93285: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person