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Position DetailsSalary: 17.50 - 26.00 HourlyPOSITION SUMMARYThe Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents. The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.2. Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.3. Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.4. Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.5. Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each residents clinical record.6. Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.7. Reports all medication errors per policy.8. Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.9. Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.10. Provides direct resident care while promoting the residents dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.11. Assists with or provides care services as directed by the residents cooperative service plan.12. Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.13. Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.14. Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.15. Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the residents cooperative service plan.16. Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.17. Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.18. Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.19. Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.20. Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.21. Performs other duties as assigned.COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents families, visitors, and staff.3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEOne or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations. Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency. Must have word processing skills. Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations. Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience. EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED At Prestige, it is our promise to
personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our
core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the
center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce
that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,
backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how
we celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,
or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Information About Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell
Located at 125 Glenwood Drive in Kalispell, MT, Prestige Assisted
Living at Kalispell has 44 apartments of assisted living, as well as 20 units
of memory care.
If you are looking for the highest quality of healthcare
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PAL at Kalispell has enjoyed a string of unbelievably high performance. They
have won multiple national quality care awards and have enjoyed multiple
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commitment to care of our residents and excellence. Also, many team members
have been promoted into regional and corporate roles with the Prestige Care
Family.
Leadership at Kalispell truly values the input and
creativity of all team members, deploying a approachable leadership style. By
working at PAL at Kalispell, you would be enjoying a strong coaching leadership
style, a supportive environment, and one in which you are empowered to own your
role, and enjoy opportunities for career advancement.
If working in a home-like setting, with a strong team
atmosphere, and with a national award-winning employer that has a great
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Who Is Prestige Care?
Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing
post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities
in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who
serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally
touching their lives every day.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment,
and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to
career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help
you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at
Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where
your work truly matters at the end of every day.
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$29k-35k (estimate)
10/10/2023
06/05/2024
prestigehealthcare.com
Louisville, KY
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