Medication Technician

Job Summary
Assist in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive
to the best interest and welfare of residents.
Administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by
the health care provider and observe/report responses to existing care plans based on
state regulations and completion of required training/certification.
Maintain cleanliness and audit medication supply room or medication carts as
appropriate and provide accurate accounting of all medications.
Accountabilities
1. General
a) Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative.
b) Understand and adhere to Resident Confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
c) Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required.
d) Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
e) Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
f) Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community Electronic Health Record software.
g) Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures.
h) Perform basic mathematic procedures.
i) Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
j) Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity.
k) Know and honor Resident Rights.
l) Communicate with residents in a respectful manner.
m) Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
n) Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.

2. Medication Administration
a) Ensure the medication room door or medication cart is locked at all times.
b) Maintain neat, clean and stocked medication cart.
c) Order, store and administer medications according to Community policies and procedures and current physician orders.
d) Complete narcotic count on each shift, immediately reporting any concerns to the Director of Nursing.
e) Read the daily notes for information and changes at the beginning of each shift.
f) Disposal of expired or discontinued medications in a timely manner according to Community policies and procedures.
g) Obtain & record vital signs as directed on the Medication Administration Record [MAR] or vital sign log in resident's electronic health record.
h) Adhere to Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
i) Maintain medication and specimen refrigerator temperature logs.

3. Observation, Documentation and Reporting
a) Regularly review resident care plans and medication orders to be aware of additions
or changes to required support and assistance.
b) Complete Incident Reports per Community Policy and Procedure.
c) Complete Short Term Observation charting in resident's Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.
d) Document support and assistance provided in the resident's Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.
e) Document and report resident and/or family requests for additional or changes in support/assistance in the resident's Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.
f) Document and report observations including unusual or significant changes in resident physical, mental or behavioral conditions in the resident's Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.

4. Resident Care
a) Recognize and respond to the needs of Elders.
b) Promote autonomy of Elders in decision making.
c) Maintain confidentiality and privacy of Elder care, procedures, and documentation.
d) Communicate with co-workers at all levels to meet the needs of Elders.
e) Observe, monitor, and report to the Nurse any change in condition.
f) Document observed data per organization policy.
g) Assist Elders with personal care functions.
h) Assist Elders with and/or perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as outlined and assigned by the care plan and with appropriate training.
i) Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and anatomical dimension/circumference.
j) Assist moving, positioning, and transporting elders into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
k) Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
l) Prepare and serve meals, between meal, bedtime and other nutritional snacks per the posted menu and the stated preferences of the Elders.
m) Keep all areas of the home clean, performing routine housekeeping duties.
n) Make occupied and unoccupied beds and change bed linens.
o) Launder clothing, linen and other articles.
p) Report accidents and incidents when they occur.
q) Perform other related duties as required by the elder.
r) Attend team meetings.
s) Attend and participate in Elder care conferences providing observations, achievements and concerns about Elder in your care.

5. Other Duties/Responsibilities
a) Maintain cleanliness of resident's room including daily cleaning, deep cleaning as required, and discharge cleaning.
b) Assist Resident with care and handling of personal laundry.
c) Assist with dining including setting/cleaning tables, meal delivery [if necessary], serving meals, and washing dishes.
d) Provide information, encourage, and participate with residents in activity focused programs.
6. Physical Demands/Working Conditions
a) Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours.
b) Able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs.
c) Able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

7. Qualifications and Educational Requirements
a) Must be able to effectively communicate in the English language and follow written and verbal instructions.
b) High School Diploma or equivalent.
c) Complete a minimum number of hours working as a CNA/STNA.
d) Certified Nursing Aide Medication Technician [CNA-Med] or as required by Colorado regulations; pass a state board exam.
e) CPR certification which must remain current during employment.
f) First aid certification from a nationally recognized organization preferred.
g) Minimum of one year experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred.