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American House Senior Living Communities · 1 day ago

Med Tech - Wildwood, MO

US-MO-Wildwood

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

American House Senior Living Communities is dedicated to providing high-quality housing for seniors. They are seeking a Medication Technician who will administer medications to residents safely and accurately under supervision, while also assisting with daily living activities and maintaining a clean environment.

Assisted LivingElder CareElderly

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer medications as allowed by state regulation to residents following established policies and procedures

Accurately complete required documentation of medication administration at time-of-service delivery. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms or records

Review MARs immediately after administration of a medication and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate

Notify supervisor when making the decision not to administer a medication as ordered

Communicate effectively at the end of shift relaying relevant and pertinent information regarding resident care, concerns, changes, and the like to oncoming/outgoing personnel

Maintain security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure

Observe residents and reports changes in resident’s psychosocial and physical condition as well as any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director

Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents. Ensure resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day and follows scheduled housekeeping tasks such as laundry as assigned

Assist residents with activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision according to the individual plan of care

Gathering, engaging, and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested. Encouraging residents to socialize and participate in planned activities and develop friendships with other residents

Communicates professionally with physicians and third-party specialists, such as homecare providers, lab providers and hospice professionals

Maintain the resident record daily following company policy and procedure

Follow established safety protocols, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures. Respond to all requests for assistance promptly and with a positive demeanor including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family members or friends

Report all complaints, grievances, suspicion of abuse and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director

Participate and attend Wellness meetings and required trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Medication administrationState certificationOlder adultsCommunication skillsAssisted Living experienceDementia

Required

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Able to make standard and routine decisions as allowed by state regulation based on training, knowledge gained through job required certification, detailed guidelines, and judgement

Successful completion of a state approved medication administration course and other state required certifications to perform job duties as allowed by state regulations

High school diploma or equivalent educational experience

Minimum 18 years of age

Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Standing, Walking

Sitting

Use hands and fingers to handle/feel

Reach with hands and arms

Talk or hear

Vision

Able to lift up to 50 pounds