Medication Technician
Company: Grace Management
Location: Pahrump
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Pay up to $13.00 per hour
Shift: 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am
Summary of Duties of the Lead Medication Technician
The 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.
Essential Functions of the Medication Technician
- Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of
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; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of
every shift in accordance with company policies and
procedures.
- 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.
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
- 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.
- Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition
and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge
nurse, as needed.
- Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.
- Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner;
Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or
Wellness Director.
- Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control
procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
- Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports
all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
- Documents provision of services on company forms.
- Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax
machines, and telephone. Non-Essential Functions of the Lead
Medication Technician
- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents
and assists other wellness associates as needed.
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities
program.
- Cares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and
hearing aids.
- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes,
vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
- Washes resident's laundry as needed.
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation
needs.
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use
when requested.
- 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.).
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory
in-services.
- 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 an ambassador and public relations representative to
guests and other visitors.
- 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. Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities, and Experience
- Must maintain certification in the state where you work if
required.
- Satisfactory completion of state-required
education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as
well as the company medication aide skills competency
checklist.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- Be 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.
- Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon
hire and upon request of supervisor.
- Experience in Assisted Living preferred. Skills & Requirements
Qualifications
Keywords: Grace Management, Las Vegas , Medication Technician, Professions , Pahrump, Nevada
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