Med Tech

Medication Technician:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administer medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.

 Qualifications and Required Experience for Medication Technician:

• Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults
• Must possess valid driver’s license

Primary Responsibilities for Medication Technician:

• Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR)
• Documents 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
• Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel
• Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other caregivers as needed
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members
• Provides 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
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately
• Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility
• Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program
• Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom
• Washing residents’ laundry as needed
• Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs
• Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone usage when requested
• Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed
• Conducts room checks and resident rounds
• Monitors for environmental safety hazards
• Assists 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.)
• Assists residents without swallowing difficulty with eating
• Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner. Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services
• Documents provision of services on company forms
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations
• Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
• Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors
• Communicates with physicians and third party specialists, such as homecare providers, labs and hospice professionals
• Copies special paperwork or forms
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process
• Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned