Medication Tech/Care Specialist - Weekend

Job Description

Job Description

Medication Tech/Care Specialist - Weekend MUST have experience.

• Certification Required.
• CPR Card Required.
• On the job training available.
• Immediate, Full-time openings available.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Medication Aide provides routine care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the Community; and is delegated with the responsibility of carrying out the assigned duties by the Health and Wellness Director, Executive Director or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

• The following job functions have been determined to be essential to the position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.
• Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being provided to the correct patient.
• Recognize and respond to the needs of residents and team members.
• Document changes in the resident’s condition as soon as possible.
• Promote the independence of resident decisions.
• Report the resident’s intake on meal percentage sheet.
• Document accidents and incidents when they occur.
• Assist with resident move-ins, transferring and move-outs.
• Routinely review work shift assignments and schedules to update or change task objectives.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are handled in accordance with Community policies and procedures as instructed by the supervisor.
• Report resident leaving the Community.
• Document with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.
• As appropriate, help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.
• Meet with personnel as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problems and/or the improvement of services.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubiti and provide skincare according to policy.
• Assure that call system is available at all times and answered promptly.
• Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.
• Report any resident abuse immediately.
• Observe, monitor and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed.
• Assist CNA's with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
• Observe, monitor and report condition of disoriented and comatose residents.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.
• Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor, and intervene, or report unsafe conditions in the facility.
• Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.
• Wash hands before and after performing services for residents.
• Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes.
• Immediately report any communicable or infectious disease that you contract.
• Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
• Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist team members with the following personal care functions and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given:
  • Dental and mouth care.
  • Bathing.
  • Dressing and grooming.
  • Haircare.
  • Nail care.
  • Shaving.
  • Bowel and bladder care.
  • Other personal and hygiene care.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:

• Frequent body movements include: lifting, moving, transferring, bending (static forward bending), stooping/squatting and reaching.
• Able to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted with twisting and turning or trunk. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.