Medication Technician

Overview

The Medication Technician is responsible for providing medication assistance and administration for residents in accordance with training, certification scope of practice, regulatory requirements, and Livingston Place at Southern Avenue policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication assistance and/or administration for residents in accordance with certification scope of practice, state regulations and Meridian Senior Living policies and procedures
• Observes residents for changes of condition, communicates observations to the Wellness nurse or Wellness Manager
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
• May be called upon to assist residents if certification and training allows, with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility as needed
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance
• Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly and provides or obtains assistance as necessary
• Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries or unusual occurrence and reports immediately to supervisor
• Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior documentation as requested and in a timely manner
• Assists in the dining room during resident mealtimes as needed
• Collaborates in joint decisions & duties between Medication Technician and Licensed Nurses/DON/Coordinator
• Assists with cost control by utilizing resources efficiently and in a waste-free manner
• Ensures all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner
• Takes initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority
• Answers phones appropriately, according to company and community standards. Communicates professionally and cooperates with supervisor and all community personnel
• Ensures compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights
• Attends training sessions as directed by supervisor
• Attends and participates in the scheduled mandatory in-services
• Attends and participates in other scheduled meetings (Safety, Quality Assurance) as requested
• Maintains compliance with ongoing training (Relias) per state requirements and facility policy.
• Follows and communicates company policies and procedures
• Communicates effectively with Executive Director/management staff/co-workers/residents and family members to perform assigned duties and responsibilities
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a caregiver/resident assistant caring for the elderly in an assisted living or long- term care setting is preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Has current certification required by the District of Columbia as a Trained Medication Employee and maintains certification in good standing.
• Receives and maintains CPR and first aide certification.
• Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others and local, state and federal laws.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation

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