Caregiver/Medication Technician - Assisted Living

Job Title

Medication Technician

Job Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn't been received.
• Receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
• Providing personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Providing general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Documenting appropriate information in the daily log as required and notifying supervisor of all concerns.
• Answering calls and assisting residents with needs as assigned.
• Daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attending and participating in staff training and in-services.
• Maintaining accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensuring medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.
• Hourly Pay: $17.50.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Years of Experience: 1+ months of experience Type of Experience: Senior Living preferred Special Certifications: Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations. Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Skills and Ability: Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Superior time management skills. Personal Attributes: Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Additional Information

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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