MorningStar Senior Living · 3 hours ago
Certified Med Tech & Caregiver Dual ~ Senior Living Community ~ Las Vegas
Henderson, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr
3+ years expMorningStar Senior Living is dedicated to providing transformative care in a senior living community. The Certified Med Tech & Caregiver will administer medications, document care, and assist residents with daily activities while ensuring their safety and well-being.
Elder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Administer and document regularly prescribed medications per the Medication Administration record observing the five rights for safe administering of meds and per physician orders
Order meds from the pharmacy when and as prescribed, 7 days prior to running out of meds, and as requested by the Wellness Director to ensure that residents always have medications available
Immediately after administering medication to a resident, document in the resident's medical record those medications given. Date and initial the bubble pack after taking the medication from it
Observe and report to the licensed nurse reactions and side effects of medication administered to the residents
Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs as ordered by the Physician or Wellness Director
Administer PRN medications, per physician order
Required to report any medication error to the Wellness Director immediately
Assist with development and review of the resident's care plan in conjunction with other disciplines
Ensure residents privacy, respect and dignity
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions which may result in harm to a resident
Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents
Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc
Qualification
Required
MUST BE A CERTIFIED MED TECH IN THE STATE OF NV
Successful completion of state approved Medication Administration training
First Aid certification as required by the ALF regulations
QMAP in the state of CO
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Must have experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record
Experience administering medication in an assisted living setting
Must be capable of making decisions with the interest of the residents at heart and supportive of company policies and decisions
Continuing Education as required by law
Must attend monthly in-service education and training within the community
Must be able to read and write English
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procurement manuals, etc
Must have good communication skills
Must be able to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral directions
Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks
Must show good judgement in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident's change in condition
Work with licensed nurses; be aware of limitations and not attempt to exceed these limitations
Perform the functions of medication administration
Knowledge of required Medication Administration Procedures
Good understanding of basis of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies
Preferred
Prefer some previous experience in health-care
Minimum three years' experience in senior living preferred
Previous experience with an Assisted Living community
Benefits
Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance
Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
401k plan with matching
HSA options
Employee assistance programs
Paid sick, vacation and birthday!
Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
Company
MorningStar Senior Living
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Chief Financial Officer
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