What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician - Sign on Bonus position at Saint Therese?
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Saint Therese – IHM Senior Living is looking for experienced Medication Technicians to join our dedicated team in Monroe, Michigan! We provide a home for seniors who want to live in a place that has the full continuum of care – meaning residents can move into independent living and then as their care needs evolve, they can move to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or stay in our short- term rehab center. We are a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid and staffed by people who have the experience and passion to provide exceptional care.
A Medication Technician is responsible for:
- Dispensing oral capsules, pills, elixirs and perhaps subcutaneous insulin to residents
- Administering prescribed medications to patients and maintain related medical records under immediate supervision.
- Assist residents in taking the medication; and assess for any side effects or drug reactions.
- Taking vital signs and/or observe patient to detect response to medication.
- Documenting when a PRN medication is given and why. If the PRN medication was not effective, document and what intervention was given.
- Provide assistance and respond to call lights, phone and in-person request for information as needed.
- Display a positive attitude and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
Positions available in Assisted Living and memory Care include working every other weekend and every other holiday:
- 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (Part-time - 72 hours per two-week pay period)
- Six 12 hour shifts per two-weeks
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of training as a Medication Technician is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Medication Technician is required if candidate has not completed training.
- Previous experience as a CENA or Nurse Aide is also required.
Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Resident centered thinking, with awareness & sensitivity to resident needs, interests, & abilities
- Ability to meet the physical demands of position, including lifting over 50 lbs. while transferring a resident.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Working knowledge of personal computers and related software
- Ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments.
- Dependability, with the ability to follow direction.
- Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages with credit for experience
- Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
- 403b with company match
- Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
- Employee Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
About Saint Therese:
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and our newest partnership with St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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