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Artis Senior Living · 3 months ago

Med Tech / Medication Assistant

Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $19/hr

Artis Senior Living is a company dedicated to helping people living with dementia achieve essential human needs. The Med Tech will administer medications, monitor residents' health, assist with daily living activities, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Administer and record the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations

Observe, document, and effectively communicate changes in resident status to nurses and/or administration that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects

Monitor medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations

Store medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations

Routinely inspect, clean and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Report any equipment or supply issues to the Licensed Nurse for correction or repair

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, grooming, and eating according to their individual service plan. Assist with transportation to dining room for meal service and/or to Program Services programs within the community. Assist with personal and household chores such as tidying up room, errands, delivers mail and newspaper

May provide transportation to medical appointments outside of the community, with pre-approved authorization

Answer resident call signals promptly. Offer comfort and support, emotionally and physically

Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner

Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service

Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times

Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents

Perform all other duties as requested

Qualification

Registered Medication PartnerCNA certificationFirst Aid/CPR certificationDiplomaContinuing education credits

Required

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state

Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification

To ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and team members, Artis Senior Living requires all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon their start date