Medication Technician - Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medication Technician - Nursing Assistant

Full Time or Part Time | Days

Pay: $20.09 - $26/hr (based on experience)

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Sewickley Campus - is immediately hiring for a Medication Technician - Nursing Assistant.

Our Mission:

At Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania , our mission is simple; it is a Mission of Love . Our caring communities and services assist individuals, families, and children in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life through the traditions of Freemasonry.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by corporate leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. When you join our team you can expect:

• Industry-leading benefits such as $0 cost medical coverage option ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
• Option for pay in lieu of benefits for full-time employees
• Pay on-demand. Access a portion of your earned wages in real-time
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement ***
• Discounts for onsite Daycare for full-time employees
• Free Gym and Pool Membership
• Paid Lunch Break
• Weekend bonuses and additional shift bonuses!
• Employer matched retirement savings with access to meet individually with a retirement plan representative
• A commitment to growing our leaders, with at least 50% of our leadership positions being filled internally

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

What You'll Do as a Medication Technician - Nursing Assistant:

As a Medication Technician - Nursing Assistant , you will carry out our Mission of Love by providing high-quality care and support to residents by assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and ensuring a safe, clean, and supportive environment

• Complete all resident status communication tools and documentation. Report on resident status during shift change. Observe residents, answer call bells promptly, and report changes, unusual conditions, or reactions to the supervisor in a timely manner. Take appropriate action as required by the situation.
• Assist residents with bathing, hair care, nail care, mouth care, and other personal hygiene needs. Support residents to and from meals, scheduled activities, and outside appointments. Help maintain neat resident rooms; replenish personal care items and remove trash as needed.
• Pass and document administration of medications as directed by physician orders and medication administration records, following facility policies and procedures. Perform medication pass with Med-Pass Trainer twice per year.
• Take and record vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration (TPR), and blood pressure. Record intake and output accurately. Empty and change catheter drainage bags as directed.
• Follow all facility and nursing policies, including those related to resident and employee safety. Respond to fire and disaster alarms and drills according to procedures; assist residents to safety during evacuations. Participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Direct visitors, answer telephones, and run errands as needed. Maintain positive communication and rapport with co-workers, residents, families, physicians, and other facility departments. Participate in in-service education programs, floor conferences, and nursing staff meetings.
• Store and distribute clean linen; change bed linens as indicated. Collect soiled linen and personal laundry according to procedures.
• Practice fiscal responsibility in the use of supplies, equipment, and time management. Uphold resident dignity, confidentiality, and respect always

What You Definitely Need as a Medication Technician - Nursing Assistant:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current status on the Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant registry is required.
• Must successfully pass Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) approved medication administration class.
• Completion of diabetic certification by a certified diabetic educator- maintain annual recertification.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• CPR and First Aid with hands-on skills testing required upon or within three months of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure clear exchange of information with residents, families, visitors, and team members. Must possess strong organizational skills and basic computer proficiency.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.