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Clearwater Living · 2 days ago

Med Tech /Care Partner- PM

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17/hr - $19/hr

1+ years exp

Clearwater Living is a premier luxury senior living community in Reno, NV, and they are looking for a full-time Medication Technician to join their team. The Medication Technician is responsible for documenting, delivering, and administering medicines to residents as prescribed by physicians while ensuring superior customer service and compliance with all policies and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and with the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and government regulations

Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed

Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and documenting the reason(s) why

Maintain clear, accurate, complete and confidential records on resident medication and care in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements

Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verifying dosages with physician prior to dispensing

Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills - prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance

Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately

Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed

Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality

Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents

Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinence products, etc.)

Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays

Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques - escorting them to/from meals, activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned