Team Lead - Medication Technician

Job Description

I. TITLE OF JOB: Team Leader/shift leader/Medication Assist Technician

II. REPORTS TO: Resident Care Coordinator/Executive Director

Director/Executive Administrator

IV. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

A. EDUCATION

It is required that the Team Leader/Med Assist Technician has a High School diploma or

equivalency. It is required that the Team Leader/Med Assist Tech has completed and

passed all state medication requirements. It is required that the Team Leader/Med

Assist Tech holds a current CPR certification.

B. EXPERIENCE

It is preferred that the Team Leader/Med Assist Tech has six months experience working

in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, or other health care facility.

V. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Team Leader/Med Assist Tech provides routine care in a manner conducive to the

comfort and safety of residents in accordance with federal, state and local regulations

and within the established policies and procedures of the Community, and is delegated

with the responsibility of carrying out the assigned duties by the Resident Care Coordinator, Executive Director or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the

highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

VI. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

A. ESSENTIAL

The following job functions have been determined to be essential of this position.

Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed

necessary.

1. Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being

provided to the correct patient.

2. Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents and team members.

3. Document changes in the resident’s condition as soon as possible.

4. Promote independence of residents’ decisions.

5. Report resident’s intake on meal percentage sheet.

6. Document accidents and incidents when they occur.

7. Assist with resident move-ins, transferring and move-outs.

8. Routinely review work assignments and schedules to update or change task

objectives.

9. Ensure all assigned tasks are handled in accordance with Community policies

and procedures as instructed by supervisor.

10. Notify Executive Director of pending absence or tardiness within the

time frame described in the personnel handbook.

11. Report and document to the Executive Director all complaints and

grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.

12. Report residents leaving the Community.

13. Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of

residents.

14. As appropriate, help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, interest, and

positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

15. Meet with personnel as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting

problems and/or the improvement of services.

16. Assist team members with the following personal care functions and explain

each procedure to the resident as care is given:

a. Dental and mouth care

b. Bathing

c. Dressing and grooming

d. Hair care

e. Nail care

f. Shaving

g. Bowel and bladder care

h. Other personal and hygiene care

17. Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubiti and

provide skin care according to policy.

18. Assure that the call system is within easy reach at all times and answered

promptly.

19. Measure and record all vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration,

weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.

20. Report any resident abuse immediately.

21. Observe, monitor and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or

decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed.

22. Assist CNA's with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.

23. Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and

educational classes.

24. Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or

report unsafe conditions in the facility.

25. Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.

27. Wash hands before and after performing services for residents.

28. Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc.

29. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and

documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature

basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes.

30. Immediately report and communicable or infectious disease that you contract.

31. Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures.

32. Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

and first aid.

33. Perform other related duties as assigned.