Medication Technician
Prestige Care
- Oregon, Ohio, United States
- Oregon, Ohio, United States
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Medication Technician
provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a
positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents. The Medication
Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping,
laundry, and other daily chores.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Responsible for the daily operation of the medication
room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD)
and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse
practice act.
2.
Processes physician medication and treatment orders in
accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
3.
Administers and assists with the self-administration of
routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state
regulations, and the nurse practice act.
4.
Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as
directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and
the nurse practice act.
5.
Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment
services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each
resident's clinical record.
6.
Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and
refills.
7.
Reports all medication errors per policy.
8.
Reports and records changes in resident condition,
incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under
the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
9.
Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies,
outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care
services.
10.
Provides direct resident care while promoting the
resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents'
physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions
Director, or Executive Director.
11.
Assists with or provides care services as directed by
the resident's cooperative service plan.
12.
Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and
in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes
individual rights.
13.
Follows and supports community fire safety and
infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or
equipment to immediate supervisor.
14.
Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at
mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and
kitchen clean up and maintenance.
15.
Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents
using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident's
cooperative service plan.
16.
Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers
and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting
and responds to assistance pages promptly.
17.
Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response
procedures per policy and state regulations.
18.
Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the
medication room clean and orderly.
19.
Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return
to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.
20.
Attends and participates in training, in-services, and
staff meetings.
21.
Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity,
Commitment, and Trust.
2.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with
residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff.
3.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information
pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and
company information and records.
4.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and
practices safe working habits.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
One or more years of personal care experience with
older adults preferred or as required by state regulations. Must hold state
required medication pass certification or other required certification,
complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and
successfully complete the medication pass competency. Must have word processing
skills. Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food
Handlers permit as required by state regulations. Must complete all state required trainings as
necessary.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and
skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to
personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our
core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the
center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce
that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,
backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how
we celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,
or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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