Resident Medication Tech

4-K Housing is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living health care organization. We encourage our staff and residents to walk this PATH of life together! Our values focus on:

• Purpose
• Acceptance
• Thankfulness
• Harmony

Our goal is to help residents to live a life where they are happy, healthy, and maximizing their independence. We do this by fostering relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging which contribute to positive health outcomes. YOU are an important part of creating such a full life!

Stoney Brook Hewitt is seeking Part-Time & Full-Time Resident Medication Tech to continue our story of compassionately caring for our residents. As a Resident Medication Aide, you will be assisting in the needs and care of our residents, care for each resident with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence.

• Comprehensive coverage including health, dental & vision with 4K Housing contributing over 50% of cost. Life Insurance covered 100% by 4K Housing.
• Full‑time employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation for the first 4 years, then it bumps up to 3 weeks. Use it, let it roll, or cash it in!
• Benefit from exclusive discounts on auto home and pet insurance.
• Perks @ Work offers discounts on electronics, personal travel, apparel, home needs, entertainment, fitness/nutrition, and childcare costs!
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling on family, work, legal, identity theft recovery, mental health, and everyday life!
• $300 per FT referral
• Advancement & cross‑training opportunities available at all 8 communities.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan and matching contributions.
• Paid training program

• 6:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:00 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m.
  
  - 10:00 p.m.
• 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• 4 days on 2 days off rotation & PRN as needed
• Rotation includes weekends and holidays.

• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. A monitor’s response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such and notifies HCC.
• Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration.
• Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Supervises residents who self‑administer medication.
• Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures. Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident’s physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc.
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor. Writes weekly/monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receives reports on all residents. Counts controlled substances with off going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance – including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co‑workers.

• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors
• Certified Medication Aide preferred. Hourly rate higher if state certified.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to speak, read & write English.
• Must be willing to undergo a routine background check.

4K Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.