Certified Med Tech​/Kentucky Medication Aide

Full-time, Part-time and PRN for Memory Care Community

• Monitor the safety and well-being of the residents
• Report and document resident concerns or changes of condition to the appropriate medical provider, resident’s family, and the Clinical Director. Document in EMAR as appropriate
• Complete routine assessments and document in EMAR
• Administer Medications to residents according to Physician orders and following facility policies. Correctly document administration in the EMAR
• Check in new medications and ensure correctly documented in the EMAR for correct administration by other staff
• Assist resident assistants with activities of daily living including dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene routines, meal preparation, and mobility when necessary
• Assist with prepping meals for all residents, setting tables, bussing tables, and mealtime assistance
• Encourage residents to socialize with others and participate in activities as appropriate
• Assist with program activities, encouraging residents by assisting with projects or following instructions provided by the Activities Director or supervisor
• Chaperone activities outside the unit when necessary
• Report changes or concerns in resident condition or status to the Nurse or Clinical Director
• Document change in condition in Service Minder or Notes in EMAR
• Assess and report vital signs as assigned
• Report changes in functional status or obvious injuries to Nurse or Clinical Director
• Maintain professionalism with other staff, administration, and residents in all interactions
• Maintain good communication with co-workers, administration, families, and residents
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, residents, and families
• Provide personal support to the residents when dealing with the stressors of dementia. Use a calm voice to reassure and redirect as necessary
• Document daily activities, intake, output, and assistance given in Service Minder
• Follow Policy and Procedures for admissions, change of conditions, and other unit functions
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first aid; arrange for further medical evaluation and transport if necessary

• Maintain professionalism
• Adhere to facility Policies, Procedures, and Standards of Practice
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written communication with all facility operations and resident matters
• Represent the facility professionally when representing the unit outside of The Meadows
• Promote teamwork
• Adhere to safety guidelines

• Fire and Emergency Procedure
• Food handling
• Unit Policies, Procedures, and Standards of Practice

• License or Certification
• Experience with dementia care preferred
• Experience with elderly preferred
• Training for job specific functions by qualified unit staff