Caregiver/Medication Technician - Evening Shift

Part-Time Medication TechnicianLa Posada at Park Centre, Inc. is currently seeking a Part-Time Medication Technician. As a Medication Technician, you will administer medications and treatments as prescribed by residents' physicians. Additionally, you may perform the usual and customary duties of a caregiver and provide training and orientation to new med techs and caregivers as assigned.Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?Paid Time Off401(k) with Company MatchMileage Incentive Program if you live over 15 miles awayBeautiful Campus with a Free On-Site Fitness CenterDiscount at Los Niños del Valle Pre-SchoolScholarship Program: Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus yearly opportunities for additional scholarship awardsEssential FunctionsAdministers and/or assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance to physician orders. Performs delegated tasks as directed by the nurseCompletes simple treatments and reports the resident's vital signs as directed.Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident's medication administration record. This includes reporting the reason medications were omitted or PRN medication was givenRecords narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents to the nurseRoutinely communicates pharmacy and nurse as indicated to assure medications are received in a timely mannerProperly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.Removes out-dated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice. Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to LPN Supervisor.Assists with or performs resident ADL's, takes vital signs and weights and accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.Greets residents, visitors and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights. Demonstrates the mission and philosophy of La PosadaFollows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings.Other duties as assigned.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsCompetenciesAdheres to policies and procedures - Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements.Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.Professional and Courteous Communication - Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with residents, patients, guests, and family members.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.Skills and AbilitiesEducation: Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory, and Directed level.Certifications and Licenses: Current CPR and First Aid cards, Fingerprint clearance card, current TB test. Certified Caregiver CertificationIf you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we're looking for!Apply today to start your new adventure!QualificationsSkillsEnglish ExpertEducationHigh School or better.Licenses & CertificationsCPR CardCaregiver Cert.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.