Med Tech - Medication Technician - American House Senior Living Communities

Med Tech (PRN)

Position Summary

Medication Technicians are an essential part of our wellness team by administering medications to residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner under the supervision of a licensed nurse and general direction of the Wellness Director.

NOTE: This position is for a PRN Med Tech

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and administer medications as allowed by state regulation to residents following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately complete required documentation of medication administration at time-of-service delivery. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Review MARs immediately after administration of a medication and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Notify supervisor when making the decision not to administer a medication as ordered.
• Communicate effectively at the end of shift relaying relevant and pertinent information regarding resident care, concerns, changes, and the like to oncoming/outgoing personnel.
• Maintain security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Observe residents and reports changes in resident’s psychosocial and physical condition as well as any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents. Ensure resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day and follows scheduled housekeeping tasks such as laundry as assigned.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision according to the individual plan of care.
• Gathering, engaging, and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested. Encouraging residents to socialize and participate in planned activities and develop friendships with other residents. 
• Communicates professionally with physicians and third-party specialists, such as homecare providers, lab providers and hospice professionals.
• Maintain the resident record daily following company policy and procedure.
• Follow established safety protocols, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures. Respond to all requests for assistance promptly and with a positive demeanor including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family members or friends.
• Report all complaints, grievances, suspicion of abuse and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.
• Participate and attend Wellness meetings and required trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Able to make standard and routine decisions as allowed by state regulation based on training, knowledge gained through job required certification, detailed guidelines, and judgement. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
• Successful completion of a state approved medication administration course and other state required certifications to perform job duties as allowed by state regulations.

Preferred Skill/Abilities:

• Previous experience as a Certified Med Aide or Medication Technician
• Experience working with older adults
• Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
• Knowledge of dementia and related diseases

Education and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Physical Demands: 

• Standing, Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle/feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Vision
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions: 

• Requires interaction with co-workers, clients, and/or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, and/or blood-borne pathogens
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting clients
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious or biological hazards

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.