Medication Technician

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

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Job Summary:

Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under the supervision of licensed staff. Administer and record medications as ordered bythe physician, in accordance with certification regulations.

Essential Functions:

Treat all information about residents,their condition, and family as confidential information

Comply with established policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices

Assist with or provide personal hygiene care,including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs

Ensure residents have clean, dry linen andmake beds as needed

Support proper resident nutrition during mealand snack times

Perform resident treatments as assigned bythe Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice

Accurately observe, record, and report changes in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse

Actively participate in the planning ofresident care

Promote activities of daily living according to the resident's service plan

Conduct resident lifts and transfers according to the resident's service plan and the Lift Free Program

Prepare and administer oral, topical, and inhalant medications, recording administration in the resident's medical record, and monitoring and reporting changes in condition related to medication administration

Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications:

Must be certified on state registry as a Medication Technician within 120 days of employment

Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist,and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift

Strong organizational skills and ability toperform sequential tasks

Motivation and desire to work with geriatric residents

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provide appropriate resident care

CPR certification and basic First Aid preferred

Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state wherecare is provided a plus

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work on their feet constantly during an 8-hour shift;bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the shift while performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition residents at least 25 times throughout the shift. Mustbe capable of quick and decisive reactions in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior during lifting, repositioning, or other direct contact situations.

Must be able to physically transfer residents to safer locations in the event of a fire or other emergencies. Ability to perform sequential events/tasks efficiently.