Medication Technician

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Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority.

Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, LPN or Nursing Supervisor, the Medication Technician administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents and maintains related medical records.

• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified medication and treatment records.
• Presents or administers medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application.
• Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect responses to specified types of medications, documenting observations, and notifying Staff Nurse of unexpected reactions.
• Assists physician during acute rounds, chart reviews, and medical record reviews.
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Gives direct bedside nursing care and provides personal and restorative care such as ambulation and range of motion.
• Receives supply of ordered medications, apportioning, mixing, or assembling drugs for administration.
• Records and restocks medication inventories.
• Assists with managing residents' behavior to meet their goals in accordance with the total Care Plan.
• Performs duties of CNA while not functioning as a Medication Assistant, including restorative nursing functions.
• Assists with and participates in social activities of resident's choice which provide meaningful ways to spend time such as recreation, exercise, relationship building and fun.
• Supports maintaining a clean safe household environment.
• Respects the resident's room as home.
• Participates in team decisions and completes tasks as a team.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from high school or G.E.D.
• Current listing on State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Registry.
• 2000 hours of Certified Nursing Assistant experience.
• Completed Medication Assistant Certification course for long term care agencies Required.
• Written recommendation from the Administrator and Nursing Director is required
• This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre Employment Examination (POPE).

• Knowledge of and skill in medication administration, personal care, restorative care and behavior modification.
• Ability to observe residents and recognize unusual medication reactions.
• Knowledge of medications, side effects, dosages, mixtures, etc.
• Ability to use and maintain nursing equipment and records.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing care, mental illness, developmental disabilities, geriatrics, and techniques of active treatment.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks and assist residents.
• Ability to respond to code situations in compliance with training and licensure.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department, Brewster Village and the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure ratio and proportion variables.
• Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
• Ability to effectively use tact and diplomacy with residents, co-workers, general public, etc.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours.
• Ability to organize and schedule work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch; push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrated willingness to work out any conflicts with others.
• Ability to communicate with residents clearly and respectfully, without patronizing or manipulating.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the particular challenges residents face in terms of communicating their needs and preferences.

1. Stand/walk
2. Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
3. Lift/carry up to 25 lbs. frequently
4. Push/Pull up to 26.8 lbs. of force
5. Stooping
6. Kneeling
7. Repeated bending
8. Reaching high/low/forward
9. Finger Movement- repetitive
10. Both hands required
11. Ability to communicate verbally
12. Visual requirements for nursing assistant

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Salary : $21 - $22