Medication Technician - Senior Living
il y a 15 jours
Jacksonville
Job Description Summary of Duties of the Medication Technician Full Time - 7A-3P Part Time - Various shifts 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., • Responsible for planning the wellness schedule preferably 1 month in advance but no less than 2 weeks., • Participates in an on-call rotation for staffing needs; Will be responsible for finding coverage for open shifts., • 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., • 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.