Med Tech

SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Personal Care Assistant/Medication Technician is responsible for providing basic nursing care and non-professional services, as well as provided medication administration services to residents under the immediate supervision of the nurse in charge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer scheduled medications per physician's orders and document in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as appropriate.
• Give basic nursing care, including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care, skin care and shaving.
• Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
• Make beds and change linens as needed; make sure bed is in a correct and comfortable position.
• Deliver meals and between meal nourishments, assist with feeding as necessary, and record meal consumption as necessary.
• Monitor and record bowel and bladder function and assist residents as necessary.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Assist residents to walk with/without assistive devices and moving to and from beds or chairs/wheelchairs.
• Take temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures as directed and record as instructed.
• Report any changes in resident's condition to the nurse in charge.
• Answer call lights and respond to resident's request in an appropriate manner.
• Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Assist with the care of the dying resident and provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Check residents routinely to assure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the nurse in charge.
• Collect lab specimens as directed by the nurse in charge.
• Escort or transport residents from one area to another within the facility for activities, therapies or other appointments.
• Assist in admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas on the nursing unit and the resident's room.
• Assist with resident's personal laundry as needed.
• Notify the nurse in charge of any resident leaving/missing from the floor.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the nurse in charge immediately.
• Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
• Participate in facility education programs, staff meetings, in-service education and committee meetings as assigned.
• Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
• Follows all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
• Adheres to the Organization's Policies and Procedures covering Privacy and Security in Compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Employee has completed annual compliance training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Employee abides by the organization's code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Convent Community Nurse, or the nurse in charge, as needed.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

STANDARD

EXPECTATION

Spirit of Unity and Teamwork

Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect

Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building

Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication

Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship

Assumes responsibility for the Villa's reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care and Service

Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year experience in long term care/assisted living/home health care
• Successful completion of Medication Technician training and periodic competency testing

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• On the job training provided

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy to moderate physical effort
  1. Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Balance of sedentary/mobility work
  1. Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
  2. Frequently moves/lifts/supplies or equipment
  3. Frequently transfers and repositions residents
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications
• Must be able to write legibly
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents and staff
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician

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