Medication Technician

Northpointe Woods Medication Technician

When you work at Northpointe Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

First Shift available 6am to 2pm Full Time

Northpointe Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Medication Technician to join our team!

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Medication Technician:

• Takes vital signs as indicated;
• Assists with showers/baths, assists with dressing and other personal care;
• Assists with escorts to the dining room, hair salon, activities; etc;
• Makes daily rounds to residents as required;
• Keeps supervisor informed of the status of residents;
• Responds promptly to all "Call for Aid" requests;
• Assists in monitoring medication compliance;
• Assists with meal service including table set-up, serving, tableside assistance, room trays, dining room cleaning, etc.
• Assists with light housekeeping tasks such as bed changes, trash removal, etc.
• Properly transport and deliver soiled laundry to designated collection points;
• Records accurate resident progress notes, condition change notes, and other documentation as directed by supervisor;
• Completes all items listed on shift checklist;
• Attends all in-service sessions as required;
• Attends all staff meetings as required;
• Performs other work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Pass all medications
• Oversee all resident care staff
• Assess health issues of residents and contact family, doctor and resident care director as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of customer service for our residents and their guests;
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in all work areas;
• Use all safety equipment and follow safety procedures according to policies;
• Maintain acceptable standard of personal hygiene and comply with community's dress code;
• Maintain standards of confidentiality and resident dignity at all times

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively;
• Ability to document notes clearly;
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, coworkers, and supervisor; requires courtesy, tact, and graciousness;
• Ability to follow and maintain basic infection control procedures;
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• At least one year experience preferred.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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