What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Bethany Home Inc?
Medication Technician
ABOUT US
Bethany is faith based, mission driven health care facility located in beautiful Waupaca, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1897 and has been in continuous operation ever since. We believe that everyone served deserves the highest quality care and that everything we do must fall in line with our mission.
What You Will Do:
- 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. 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Why You Are Qualified:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- At least one (1) year of related work experience required.
- Medical Technician certification (as required by State regulations).
- On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Competitive starting wage and full benefit package for Staff that work a scheduled shift of 60 hours biweekly or more.
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B Employer Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• On-site Fitness Center Discount to employees
Flexible scheduling with no mandated overtime!
If this is the type of culture and family you'd like to be a part of, then apply today!!!
Bethany is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace.
