Medication Tech

SUMMARY The Medication Tech administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate, and quality care for all residents. Works with other Caregivers towards overall resident care. This position requires every other weekend, and is scheduled for 12hr shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse. Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). Takes and records at predetermined intervals vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure, measures intake. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage, and other specimens as ordered. Completes incident reports for any incidents occurred on assigned shift. Supports resident care plan. Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences. Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests. Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities). Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process. Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to delegating nurse. Assists with resident room, bathroom, and common area cleanliness, and other housekeeping duties as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. As a Night Shift MedTech, responsibilities primarily include providing caregiver support throughout the overnight shift, completing routine cart audits, and administering medications as prescribed. Additional duties may include monitoring residents for changes in condition, responding to call lights, documenting care provided, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment during nighttime hours. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually – provided through community in-services. Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as resident charts, medication orders, and safety rules, operating procedures, policies, and employee manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations. COMPETENCIES Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; results-oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required. Ethics – works with integrity; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions. Quality Management – looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Teamwork and Collaboration – exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; communicates effectively. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Required to sit, stand, and walk regularly, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr