Medication Technician

divh2Medication Technician/h2pAt Camellia at Deerwood, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Camellia at Deerwood, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community./ppFull-time benefits include:/pulliPTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance./liliDaily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings./liliHealth/Dental Insurance/lili401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program./liliLife Insurance: Company paid life insurance/liliShort and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work/liliReferral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards/liliTuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support/liliEmployee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges/li/ulpSummary of Duties of the Medication Technician/ppThe primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician are as follows: 1) Administer or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State regulations); 2) Provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality; and 3) Responsible for overseeing the wellness staffing schedule. The Medication Technician reports to the supervisor on duty as well as the Wellness Director./ppEssential Functions of the Medication Technician/pulliAdministers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR)./liliDocuments medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate./liliConducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel./liliMaintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures./liliProvides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility./liliWorks collaboratively with peers and other team members./liliMaintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families./liliReports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately./liliUtilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility./liliObserves and reports changes in residents physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed./liliAssists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating./liliResponds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director./liliUnderstands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHAs Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules./liliEnsures cleanliness of residents rooms and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor./liliDocuments provision of services on company forms./liliOperates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone./liliResponsible for planning the wellness schedule preferably 1 month in advance but no less than 2 weeks./liliParticipates in an on-call rotation for staffing needs; Will be responsible for finding coverage for open shifts./liliMust be available by phone 24/7 while on-call for staffing needs and able to fill open shift if needed./li/ulpNon-Essential Functions of the Medication Technician/pulliProvides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness associates as needed./liliParticipates in and supports the resident-centered activities program./liliCares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids./liliCompletes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms./liliWashes residents laundry as needed./liliEscorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs./liliAssists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested./liliConducts room checks and resident rounds./liliMonitors for environmental safety hazards./liliAssists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.)./liliAttends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services./liliUses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations./liliFollows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns./liliActs as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other visitors./liliDemonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process./liliCollaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided./liliParticipates in projects or committees as assigned./liliPerforms related duties as assigned./li/ulpKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience/pulliMust maintain certification in the state where you work if required./liliSatisfactory completion of state-required education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as well as the company medication aide skills competency checklist./liliAbility to read, write, and speak in English./liliBe in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required; Must be able to lift 40 pounds./liliCompletion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor./liliExperience in Assisted Living preferred./li/ulpThere is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees./ppEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div