Med Tech

Type

Part-time

Hours

Varies

Salary

DOE

Contact Information

Contact: Aaron Jones
Phone: 916-645-0106
Fax: 916-645-8994
Email: ajones@platinumseniorliving.com
Website: gladdingridge.yolocare1.com

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Medication Tech is responsible for administering medications according to a physicians order, Follow and comply with Title 22 Regulations and Gladding Ridge policy and procedures manual. They will answer and communicate the needs of the residents to the Wellness Director, family, physician and/or ancillary support. When Leadership is not in the building the Med-tech is the acting supervisor and will conduct themselves in a professional manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide leadership and direction to other shift personnel while Department Heads are away.

* Remains calm during emergencies.

* Fills out Incident Report appropriately for resident and/or personnel when incident occurs on shift.

* Observes and communicates to Wellness Director any changes in resident physical or mental status.

* Assists with taking monthly weights with residents as ordered and communicates changes to Wellness Director.

* Communicates as needed with physicians, families or other appropriate parties regarding resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc.

* Administers medications and treatments according to Doctors order.

* Pull the medications, dot the MAR, and initials MAR when meds have been given.

* Follow the Resident Rights as explained in med-aide training.

* Passes medications and staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, then charts appropriately. Documents any refusals appropriately and will communicate to Wellness Director and physician any patterns of refusals or Meds, meals and showers..

* Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure. Charts any unusual incident of information on resident progress note and in the Med Tech communication log book.

* Monitors resident self-medication program of residents when ordered by the physician or assigned by Wellness Director.

* Notifies Wellness Director and/or physician immediately if observing adverse reaction of medication on resident, or awareness of medication error.

* Responsible for confirmation of medication management.

* Keep medication cart orderly, clean and appropriately stocked. Will order medication refills as assigned.

* Assists in other care duties as designated by Wellness Director or Administration.

* Answers call lights in a timely manner (within 2 minutes).

* Assists with transfer techniques for residents requiring assistance

* Assists with serving meals to the residents in the dining rooms and in resident rooms if needed.

* Assists with clean-up following meals including but not limited to; picking up dishes, wiping down tables, cleaning floor and chairs when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

* Must be 18 years of age or older.

* At least one year prior experience preferred.

* Enjoys working with the seniors.

* Dependable.

* Complete and maintain current CPR and 1st aid class.

* Excellent time management

* Well groomed.

* Excellent professional communication skills.

Posted on March 11, 2016