What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technician position at The Lakes Senior Living?
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with all prescribed medications as ordered by their physician under the supervision of the Administrator.
- Prepare medication including pouring liquid and passing medications.
- Accurately assist residents with PRN medications and documents as determined by the physician's signed PRN authorization form.
- Will ensure all resident medication orders are current and correct including dosage, change in dosage and temporarily or permanently discontinued.
- Reports to the Administrator any medication errors.
- Charts all medications given to residents in the medication binder.
- Ensures that all centrally stored medication is inaccessible to residents or staff who are not authorized to handle medication.
- Observe residents for any reactions and/or side effects of medication and report to the resident physician.
- Documents any changes in the resident’s health condition or mental status.
- Ensures each resident medication chart is accurate and correct.
- Will ensure both new resident prescriptions and reordering existing resident prescriptions are handled in a timely manner.
- Adheres to infection control and prevention at all times.
- Assist residents with activities of daily need including but not limited to bathing dressing, grooming, dental care, and incontinence care as needed Documents daily care.
- Observes residents and documents and reports any change in condition to the Administrator.
- Acknowledges and understands all residents’ rights and ensures those rights are always maintained.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in assisted living or geriatric care.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and basic patient care.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Compassion and empathy when working with elderly or disabled individuals.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and respect privacy.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move patients if required.