Med Tech

Part-Time Medication Aide – Join the Union Post Acute Family! Union Post Acute is a long-term care and rehabilitation community with an excellent reputation in Union, South Carolina, just a short distance from Spartanburg! We provide a warm, home-like environment where our residents feel cared for, respected, and valued. If you're looking for a supportive, friendly, and rewarding workplace, come experience the small-town difference at Union Post Acute!

We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and energetic Medication Aide to join our team!

What We Offer:

$16.00/hr Part-Time Opportunity Supportive and friendly team environment Meaningful work where you can make a difference every day  Beautiful, home-like environment What You'll Do:

Safely administer medications according to physician orders and facility policies

Monitor residents for changes and report concerns to the appropriate nurse

Accurately document medication administration

Provide compassionate care and assistance to residents

Work closely with nurses and the care team

Help ensure our residents receive safe, respectful, and high-quality care

What We're Looking For:

Medication Aide certification as required by South Carolina regulations Dependable and responsible Strong attention to detail Compassionate and caring attitude Ability to work well as part of a team Commitment to providing excellent resident care Make a Difference With Us!

At Union Post Acute, you're more than an employee—you become part of a team that truly cares. If you're ready for a rewarding part-time opportunity where your work matters, we want to meet you! Apply today and join the Union Post Acute family!

General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Essential Duties
• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
• Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services, including the documentation requirements.
• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.
• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Follow facility procedures in regard to charting medications.
• Assist in…