Medication Technician

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Bradenton, FL 34211, USA

The Summit of Lakewood Ranch

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Part Time, On-site

Starting at $18.00/hour

Overview: The primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician are as follows: 1) Administer or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State regulations); 2) Provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality; and 3) Responsible for overseeing the wellness staffing schedule.&nbsp; The Medication Technician reports to the supervisor on duty as well as the Wellness Director.<br /><br /> <p><strong>Full-time benefits include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay</strong>:&nbsp;Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.</li> <li><strong>Daily pay</strong>:&nbsp;Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.</li> <li><strong>Health/Dental Insurance</strong></li> <li><strong>401K with employer match</strong>:&nbsp;Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.</li> <li><strong>Life Insurance</strong>: Company paid life insurance</li> <li><strong>Short and long-term disability</strong>: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work</li> <li><strong>Referral Bonuses</strong>:&nbsp;Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards</li> <li><strong>Tuition Reimbursement</strong>:&nbsp;Invest in your education with our support</li> <li><strong>Employee Assistance Program</strong>: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal&nbsp;challenges</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).</li> <li>Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.</li> <li>Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.</li> <li>Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.</li> <li>Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.</li> <li>Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.</li> <li>Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.</li> <li>Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.</li> <li>Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.</li> <li>Observes and reports changes in residents&rsquo; physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.</li> <li>Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.</li> <li>Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director.</li> <li>Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.</li> <li>Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.</li> <li>Documents provision of services on company forms.</li> <li>Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.</li> <li>Responsible for planning the wellness schedule preferably 1 month in advance but no less than 2 weeks.</li> <li>Participates in an on-call rotation for staffing needs; Will be responsible for finding coverage for open shifts.</li> <li>Must be available by phone 24/7 while on-call for staffing needs and able to fill open shift if needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Non-Essential Functions of the Medication Technician</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness associates as needed.</li> <li>Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.</li> <li>Cares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.</li> <li>Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.</li> <li>Washes resident&rsquo;s laundry as needed.</li> <li>Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.</li> <li>Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested.</li> <li>Conducts room checks and resident rounds.</li> <li>Monitors for environmental safety hazards.</li> <li>Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).</li> <li>Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.</li> <li>Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.</li> <li>Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.</li> <li>Acts as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other visitors.</li> <li>Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process.</li> <li>Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.</li> <li>Participates in projects or committees as assigned.</li> <li>Performs related duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Must maintain certification in the state where you work if required.</li> <li>Satisfactory completion of state-required education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as well as the company medication aide skills competency checklist.</li> <li>Ability to read, write, and speak in English.</li> <li>Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required; Must be able to lift 40 pounds.</li> <li>Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.</li> <li>Experience in Assisted Living preferred.</li> </ul>