What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Tech/Caregiver position at Ambiance Brandon?
· Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents.
· Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records.
· Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, assists or administers medication, using specified procedures.
· Take vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions.
· Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by resident.
· Adhere to community medication policies.
· Administers or assists with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines.
· May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy.
· May record and restock medication inventory.
· Complete required annual medication training.
· Provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner.
· Under the direction of the Wellness Director or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties:
o Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate.
o Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet.
o Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients.
o Assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation.
o Assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom.
o Assist with feeding and dressing residents.
Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- med tech certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17