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Sonata Senior Living is Hiring a Med Tech/ Resident Assistant Near Boca Raton, FL
Job Title: Med Tech/ Resident Assistant
Department: Resident Care
Reports To: Wellness Director
Location: Community
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised Date: January 2020
One of the keys to Sonata Senior Living’s success as a company is our Team Members. We expect and depend upon each Team Member to perform the tasks assigned to the best of their abilities. We believe that hard work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to work with seniors are essential to a successful career in senior living.
MISSION STATEMENT
Sonata Senior Living enriches the lives of older adults through innovative programming, services and care that honor individuality and personal choice.
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
Sonata Senior Living is committed to providing the highest-quality senior living services with sensitivity and compassion to our residents, staff and guests AT ALL TIMES. We actively seek new ways of exceeding the expectations of residents, colleagues, and guests on an ongoing basis by placing customer service and resident choice at the center of everything we do through our Core Values.
Excellence - We are committed to providing excellent service; to everyone, at all times.
Integrity - We will honor the truth; in accordance with the highest principles and ethics.
Respect - We will demonstrate respect to every individual; without exception.
Passion - We are driven by enthusiasm for those that we serve; our residents, guests, and Team Members.
Teamwork - We will develop people and foster teamwork through mutual respect and communication
SUMMARY
The Medication Manager is responsible for tracking, preparation and assistance with self-administration of medication to residents in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Provide resident care through assisting residents to ensure their cleanliness, nourishment, rest and activity in a manner conducive to the residents' comfort and safety. The Medication Manager performs all the duties of assisting with activities and daily living in accordance with the Company’s established procedures and as may be directed by the Executive Director, Wellness Director, Resident Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, and Pharmacy Consultant and/or Medical Consultant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Department: Resident Care
Reports To: Wellness Director
Location: Community
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised Date: January 2020
One of the keys to Sonata Senior Living’s success as a company is our Team Members. We expect and depend upon each Team Member to perform the tasks assigned to the best of their abilities. We believe that hard work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to work with seniors are essential to a successful career in senior living.
MISSION STATEMENT
Sonata Senior Living enriches the lives of older adults through innovative programming, services and care that honor individuality and personal choice.
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
Sonata Senior Living is committed to providing the highest-quality senior living services with sensitivity and compassion to our residents, staff and guests AT ALL TIMES. We actively seek new ways of exceeding the expectations of residents, colleagues, and guests on an ongoing basis by placing customer service and resident choice at the center of everything we do through our Core Values.
Excellence - We are committed to providing excellent service; to everyone, at all times.
Integrity - We will honor the truth; in accordance with the highest principles and ethics.
Respect - We will demonstrate respect to every individual; without exception.
Passion - We are driven by enthusiasm for those that we serve; our residents, guests, and Team Members.
Teamwork - We will develop people and foster teamwork through mutual respect and communication
SUMMARY
The Medication Manager is responsible for tracking, preparation and assistance with self-administration of medication to residents in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Provide resident care through assisting residents to ensure their cleanliness, nourishment, rest and activity in a manner conducive to the residents' comfort and safety. The Medication Manager performs all the duties of assisting with activities and daily living in accordance with the Company’s established procedures and as may be directed by the Executive Director, Wellness Director, Resident Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, and Pharmacy Consultant and/or Medical Consultant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Check with the Wellness Director, your Supervisor, and/or the Resident Care Coordinator (if applicable) for medication updates.
- Prepare medication for assistance with self-administration to each resident with attention to ensure the following: Right resident - Right drug - Right time - Right route - Right dosage.
- Assist with self-Administration of medications to resident using ALIS and the following guide:
- Bring medication to resident in either suite or common areas. Medication cannot be administered in the dining room.
- Ensure confidentiality of resident medication.
- Check photo of resident or ask name prior to administering.
- Offer water or juice. Make sure to observe that each resident is swallowing medication.
- Document appropriately in ALIS immediately after each resident is administered his or her medication.
- Answer resident questions regarding medication or notify the Wellness Director of resident concerns.
- Upon completion of assisting each resident with self-administration of medications return all non-dispensed medication to the cart. Lock the cart after each pass.
- Document legible all resident concerns made while administering the medication.
- Wash hands before and after administering each resident’s medication.
- Complete resident treatments as outlined in ALIS .
- Assist Supervisor with checking in medications from the pharmacy.
- Prepare resident medications to accompany residents on short-term absences from the home. Document the procedures legibly.
- Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of medication cart.
- Restock medication cart with cups and spoons after all medication passes are completed.
- Resident Assistant Duties: All duties as stated in the Resident Assistant job description.
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and team members.
- Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
- Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
- Complies with the attendance policy.
- Complies with the cell phone and social media policies.
- Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate uniform.
- Participates in training, in services and attends meetings when required.
- Assists with special projects as assigned and performs other related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior to presence in the community, applicant must have completed a Post Hire Health Questionnaire upon offer of employment. A TB test result must be received with 7 days of employment. Previous TB test results cannot be older than 6 months; chest x-ray results 2 years. A Criminal Record Clearance is required prior to team member’s starting date.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be 18 years of age or older and have graduated from high school or have a GED.. Training and experience in medication procedures and one year or more work experience in home care for the elderly or Long-Term Care is preferred. Knowledge of or ability to learn about various disabilities such as memory impairment, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis as well as others as population dictates.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior to presence in the community, applicant must have completed a Post Hire Health Questionnaire upon offer of employment. A TB test result must be received with 7 days of employment. Previous TB test results cannot be older than 6 months; chest x-ray results 2 years. A Criminal Record Clearance is required prior to team member’s starting date.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be 18 years of age or older and have graduated from high school or have a GED.. Training and experience in medication procedures and one year or more work experience in home care for the elderly or Long-Term Care is preferred. Knowledge of or ability to learn about various disabilities such as memory impairment, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis as well as others as population dictates.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess Medication Technician certificate and / or proof of training (State Specific) with appropriate annual updates. Must carry and maintain current first aide certificate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficient with MSWord, MS Excel, and other systems knowledge is helpful. Basic typing skills essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess Medication Technician certificate and / or proof of training (State Specific) with appropriate annual updates. Must carry and maintain current first aide certificate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficient with MSWord, MS Excel, and other systems knowledge is helpful. Basic typing skills essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position requires the ability to stand, reach, bend/stoop/crouch, push/pull/lift/carry up to 50lbs, twisting/ turning and repetitive motion
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Must have good vision, hearing and speech
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhausted list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhausted list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$36k-50k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/21/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
04/25/2024
WEBSITE
sonataseniorliving.com
HEADQUARTERS
ORLANDO, FL
SIZE
100 - 200
TYPE
Private
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
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