Medication Technician

Medication Technician Assistant

The Medication Technician Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. They report to the Wellness Director or their designee. Multiple Shifts available.

The Medication Technician Assistant is responsible for administering and/or assisting with self-administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintaining related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN. They verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the name of the drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records. They present medication to residents and observe ingestion or other application, assist or administer medication, using specified procedures. They take vital signs or observe residents to detect and respond to specified types of medication and prepare reports or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions. They document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by residents and adhere to community medication policies. They administer or assist with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines. They may receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy and record and restock medication inventory. They complete required annual medication training and provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner.

Under the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties: provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate; provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet; provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients; assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation; assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom; assist with feeding and dressing residents; monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager. Significant changes in the resident's condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediately. Change simple dressings and ostomy bags; assist with catheter cares; remind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medications; maintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriately; perform various housekeeping duties related to resident care; responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards. Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents. Facilitates socialization among Residents by leading activities. Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs. May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising. May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments.