Westgate Villa is a luxurious assisted living community located in Sunny San Jose perfect location for family getaways, and relaxation with superb year-round weather ideal for all outdoor activities, near Silicon Valley with views of Mount Hamilton. It is located in the West of San Jose, CA. Our Community has many outdoor amenities surrounded by natural beauty with professional, friendly staff and residents in a secure setting providing the best care to seniors. It is connected to Westwood Post Acute Rehabilitation.

We are currently looking for a skilled Medication Technician to join our assisted living facility!

• Job Title: Medication Technician
• Facility: Westgate Villa
• Facility Type: Assisted Living
• Location: 5425 Mayme Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, United States
• Pay Rate Max: $22 per hour

All new hires must be COVID-19 Vaccinated or have a medical or religious accommodation before they start.

OUR COMMUNITY:

We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we serve, and our communities, achieving optimum health, and enjoying the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated professionals to work with each resident in achieving their goals. We make great efforts to be leaders in our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's care programs and activities.
• Assist caregivers and LVNs in the development and implementation of performance evaluations.
• Assist caregivers in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures and establish a rapport in and among all departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.
• Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the caregivers and med tech activities and programs of the facility.
• Represent the facility at and participate in nursing meetings relevant to the long-term care industry and report such activities to the Administrator.
• Assist the Administrator in making written and oral reports/recommendations of the operation of the facility.
• Make routine inspections of the facility to ensure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed and report such activities to the Administrator.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies and report such activities to the Administrator.
• Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
• Delegate a responsible staff member to act on your behalf when you are absent from the facility.
• Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed when conducting background checks and when providing information to a Nurse Aide Registry.
• Give medications as ordered by a physician
• Contact Physician regarding changes in condition
• Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other staff personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Review and check the competence of the workforce and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary.
• Serve as liaison to the medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff related to nursing.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities and organizations.
• Assist the managers in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-service training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs to ensure that current material and programs are continuously provided.
• Meet with caregivers, LVNs, and Med Tech on a regularly scheduled basis, and conduct/participate in in-service classes and supervisory level training programs.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Ensure that personnel follow established ergonomics policies and procedures (e.g., a back brace and/or a mechanical lift is used when lifting or moving heavy objects).
• Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals participate in an in-service training program prior to performing such tasks.
• Ensure that resident and nursing areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that adequate nursing supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the day-to-day operational and emergency needs of the facility and residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Ensure that all residents receive care in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances their quality of life without abridging the safety and rights of other residents.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Medication Technician: 1 year (Required)
• Assisted Living: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person