What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at The Orchards?
The Orchards Health Center
Part Time
AM: Sunday & Monday 6:00am - 2:30pm
NOC: Sunday & Monday 10:00pm - 6:30pm
The Orchards is our newly constructed health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Orchards uses state of the art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on education and provide tuition assistance as well as scholarship. We provide the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment. Reata Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents.
- LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Commuter Reimbursement
- Onsite GYM & MORE
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- The Medication Aide accepts, accounts and documents all new medications brought into the facility. Safely prepares and aides with resident self-administration of medications. Maintains accurate medication documentation and records.
- Guides the resident in maintaining his/her schedule of daily activities, while maintaining the residents sense of independence. Individualizes care and assistance provided to each resident depending on level of functioning.
- Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising. Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate, student or equivalent.
- Completion of required RCFE training as Medication Technician
- Current First Aid & CPR certification.
- At least one year of experience as a caregiver in a facility or in-home caregiving
- Knowledge and practice of safe lifting and back care techniques
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
- Minimum one-year experience preferred as Medication Technician
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