Certified Med Techs-12 Hour Shift at Clairmont Place Senior Living Community

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer physician ordered medication to resident's and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the Clinical Director

• Verify identity of residents receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on electronic MAR

• Presents medication to resident and observes administration of medication, using specified procedures
• Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies Clinical Director of unexpected reactions
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered
• Adheres to medication administration policy
• May receive supply of ordered medications and assemble drugs for administration to resident
• May record and restock medication inventory
• Participates in an annual proxy caregiver skills competency check which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical skills competency checklist used to certify proxy caregivers.
• Follow state proxy caregiver protocols for the community to maintain compliance
• may perform the following tasks related to the administration of medications utilizing only unit or multidose packaging of medications:

1. Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications
2. Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physical direction and protocol
3. Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler
4. Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol
5. Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician
6. Assist residents in the supervisor of self-administration of medication

• Monitors and records temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Clinical director.

• Report significant changes in the residents' condition log and med aide communication log

• Change simple dressings and empty ostomy bags, Colostomy bags and catheter bags • Reminds and assists resident in taking pre-measured medications
• Maintains an accurate and complete record of care provided and documents observations appropriately

• Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards

• Supports the resident, family, and proxy caregiver

• Provides bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate

• Provides appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet

• Provides good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory residents • Assists resident in and out of bed and with ambulation

• Assists resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom

• Assists with feeding and dressing resident
• Provides personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the Eden philosophy • Maintains the dignity of the resident
• Provides person-centered care to improve the quality of life
• Consults and collaborates with the management team and others involved in the resident's care

• Provides leadership oversight of team members and accountability to policies and procedures such as nametags, gait belts, clinical standups and professional interactions

• Assists residents during activity programs and mealtimes
• Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming

• Listens to others without interrupting and keeps emotions under control- Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED

Must be willing to complete medication aide proxy caregiver training for residents in our community. Med tech certification background preferred.

Must successfully clear a background check/ fingerprinting, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening, drug screening

Must be fully vaccinated against covid

Current CPR certification

Competencies

• Practices infection control and special precautions in all resident care duties
• Works with integrity; upholds organizational values
• Must be able to work semi-independently and have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals

• Ability to write reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively in front of others
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation, and interaction with residents' families and families experiencing loss
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy • Demonstrates and knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse)

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