Medication Technician - Part-time

Med Tech PositionThe Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the positionAssists residents with activities of daily livingReports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisorRespond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alertsAssists in planning and conducting activity programs for residentsFollows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident informationAssists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activitiesChecks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activitiesChecks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individualsCommunicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfersAssists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional supportAttendance to all medication trainings scheduledComplete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directedPass all medication administration observationsCommunicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily LogRe-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes. Reports in Daily LogDocuments all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR. Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily LogOther duties as assignedRequirements:Must have High School Diploma or GEDMust have completed the Medication Aide Course.Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standingMust satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annuallyMust satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assignedMust attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annuallyMust be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writingMust be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnelMust be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisorMust be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all timesMust be able to walk and stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbsMust be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanicsMust be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smileMust be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hireMust be able to represent the community in a positive and professional mannerMust attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetingsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidaysMust be able to remain calm and competent during emergenciesWhy Harmony?401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits PackagesTraining, Development & Career LadderingGreat work-life balanceFlexible Scheduling