TerraBella Senior Living · 1 day ago
Med Tech 7am - 7 pm
Southern Pines, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTerraBella Senior Living operates over 56 amenity-focused communities across several states and is seeking a Care/Medication Technician for their Southern Pines location. The role involves providing hands-on care and emotional support to residents while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
Assisted LivingCommunitiesElder Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly
Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs
Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms
Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite
Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas
Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident
Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed
Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities
Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members
Does resident laundry as assigned and needed
Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents
Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass
Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication
Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC)
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes
Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system
Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift
Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications
Follows re-fill process for medications
Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates
Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/GED
Must be 18 years of age
Preferred
Certified Nurse's Aid certification preferred
CPR Certification preferred
First Aid Certification preferred
Previous experience working with seniors preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurances
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Accident insurance policies
Company
TerraBella Senior Living
TerraBella Senior Living is a retirement community that provides assisted living and memory care services for the elderly.
Founded in 1997Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kellee Agee
Chief Operating Officer
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