2 Jobs in Cobb, GA
The Mansions at Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Care is Hiring a Medication Technician (Medication Assistant) Near Cobb, GA
*$250 to be paid after 60 days of employment and *$250 to be paid after 120 Days of employment
The Mansions at Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Care is currently searching for experienced Medication Techs for our beautiful senior living community. We are currently hiring for both part-time and full-time positions. Come and join our amazing team today!
The Mansions Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory care community is more than just a community, we are a family! When you are supported by a family it brings out your best. As an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community our vision is all about inspiring you to reach your full potential! Apply today to join our amazing team at The Mansions Alpharetta and become a part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family! We cannot wait to help you reach your full potential!
As a certified Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row , AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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Purpose:
The Medication Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. They report to the Wellness Director or their designee.
Qualifications -
Education and Experience:
- Each team member who assists or administers medication shall be authorized by the applicable state governing authority
- Meet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines
- Preferably experience in medication assistance with older adults
- Experienced and interested in working with older adults
- Demonstrates organizational skills
- Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality
Essential Functions:
- Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN
- Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records
- Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, assists or administers medication, using specified procedures
- Take vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions
- Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by resident
- Adhere to community medication policies
- Administers or assists with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines
- May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy
- May record and restock medication inventory
- Complete required annual medication training
- Provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner
- Under the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties:
- Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate
- Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet
- Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients
- Assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation
- Assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom
- Assist with feeding and dressing residents
- Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager. Significant changes in the resident's condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediately
- Change simple dressings and ostomy bags
- Assist with catheter cares
- Remind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medications
- Maintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriately
- Perform various housekeeping duties related to resident care
- Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards
- Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents
- Facilitates socialization among Residents by leading activities
- Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs
- May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments
Job Summary
Full Time
$30k-36k (estimate)
04/26/2024
05/12/2024
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Communicates completion of medication history to physician, nursing and pharmacy staffs.
12/18/2021: San Antonio, TX
These professionals work under the supervision of registered nurses or other medical staff to prepare, distribute, and monitor the effects of a patient's medication.
01/11/2022: Poughkeepsie, NY
They also keep detailed records of the medications prescribed to patients and the side effects patients experience after receiving medications.
02/26/2022: Alexandria, LA
Takes and records appropriate vital signs whether required before, during or after administration of medication.
01/17/2022: Yakima, WA
May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
12/27/2021: Mobile, AL
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Some states require that an applicant for medication technician have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
02/20/2022: Lompoc, CA
Medication technicians should enjoy working with people, have good attention to detail and an excellent understanding of the use, purpose and effects of medications.
12/27/2021: Macon, GA
Actually, medical assistants can administer medications as ordered and under the supervision of the doctor.
02/05/2022: Vineland, NJ
Some states require that an applicant for medication technician have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
03/13/2022: Moline, IL
Medication technicians should enjoy working with people, have good attention to detail and an excellent understanding of the use, purpose and effects of medications.
01/12/2022: Carson City, NV
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