What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Stellar Senior Living?
Medication Technician - Large Senior Living Community
We are seeking an outstanding Med Tech to join our team at our community The Grand at Southern Hills. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the stellar lifestyle they deserve.
Who we are
"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO
Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.
Role Overview
Our Med Techs provide activities of daily living and other services to residents in accordance with their service plan. The Stellar way is through kindness, gentle, friendly, and professional manner, and respecting their dignity and privacy. If this is how you like to work, then we want to talk to you!
What we offer
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more!!!
- A growing company with opportunities for advancement
- Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities
- Flexible schedules available. Part-Time and Full-Time available
Responsibilities
1. Assist resident with all personal care skills (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) and services in accordance with Individual Resident Service Plan, using safe, courteous and effective standards of practice.
2. Makes appropriate observations about resident’s condition in event interaction with resident and records changes in resident’s condition in a timely manner or reports changes to the H &W Director, Nurse or designated charge person immediately.
3. Records omission of resident services/medications according to company policy/procedures and standards.
4. Assists in recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
5. Aid in the delivery of specific participation in programs, such as fall prevention, safety, rehab and wellness, exercise and others as identified, which will provide entertainment, socialization to all residents.
6. Participate in family conferences as needed to discuss the resident’s status and review the appropriate service plan, medication regimen. AL Resident Assistant Med Tech Job Description
7. Promptly respond to resident call lights.
8. Demonstrate a courteous, polite, and friendly attitude with families, visitors and coworkers.
9. Administers and Manages medication under the supervision and training of the Health and Wellness Director.
10.Demonstrates ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements.
11.Demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems that may or may not include a variety of concrete variables. This may require the ability to interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
12.Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and evaluate social situations in an objective, consistent and fair manner. Functions independently with integrity, flexibility and works well with residents, personnel and support agencies.
13.Complies with community policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, emergency response and safety protocol.
14.Complies with all company policies and procedures related to resident rights; abuse prevention and reporting; and resident confidentiality (HIPPA).
15.Demonstrates knowledge of Employee Handbook and complies with the policies in the Handbook. 16.Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must demonstrate competency in the following areas:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three (3) months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and caregiver experience desired.
• Preferred to have a valid, unrestricted certification in the state (CNA desired) and maintain CEU’s as required by the State.
• CPR and First Aid certification or successfully achieved within 30 days of employment if required by State Standards.
- Must have your 16 hour Med Certificate and 8hr annual training completed before hire.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.