Description

Position Summary:
The Medication Technician (Med Tech) promotes the provision of resident care utilizing a team approach in conjunction with the resident assistants, nurses and other member of the interdisciplinary team such as lifestyles, dining services and housekeeping. A Med Tech is a primary provider of resident care and delivery of medications. A Med Tech promotes the physical, personal and emotional well-being of each resident and strives to maintain the residents at their maximum level of self-care and independence. The ultimate goal of quality resident care is to enable each resident, where possible, to return to the highest level of functioning, to attain a new stage of independence, or to at least prevent regression. An active approach to resident care will be taken and not just passive maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents. Follow individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Perform resident assessments as required by the state standards/regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living.
• Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Executive Director. Provide timely interventions to change of condition and share this with care staff and family as instructed.
• Document all pertinent/relevant observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication with the resident’s responsible party, physician ( as necessary), clinical procedures and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift as indicated and no later than by the end of each shift. Effectively pass required information to the next shift in timely manner and as indicated to direct supervisor to ensure quality resident care. Oversees the timely documentation by Resident Assistants of services provided and red flags for their shift.
• Complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.
• Provide interim documentation as required to resident file. Attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
• Provide for/assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. Perform restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning, ADL training, Passive Range of Motion. Assist in providing appropriate info and behavioral prompts, cues, redirection, affirming support to residents in need. Support hydration. Respond to urgent calls as needed.
• Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities providing assistance in getting to activities as needed. Assist in the planning and implementation of resident activities, as needed.
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics.
• Maintain restraint free environment at all times. Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need. This includes proactive intervention use, monitoring, safety in the rooms and rounds.
• Help welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
• Assist in post-mortem care as instructed.

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