The Medication Technician is responsible for administering prescribed medications and treatments, performing delegated nursing tasks, and maintaining accurate records of all administered or omitted medications and treatments. Additionally, the role involves providing direct resident care, assisting with ADLs, observing resident conditions, and potentially training new staff members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory, and Directed level, along with current CPR and First Aid cards, a Fingerprint clearance card, and a current TB test. The position requires strong adherence to policies, effective communication skills, patience, and attention to detail in handling resident care and medication management.
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Job description
La Posada at Park Centre, Inc. is currently seeking a Part-Time Medication Technician. As a Medication Technician, you will administer medications and treatments as prescribed by residents' physicians. Additionally, you may perform the usual and customary duties of a caregiver and provide training and orientation to new med techs and caregivers as assigned.
Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Mileage Incentive Program if you live over 15 miles away
Beautiful Campus with a Free On-Site Fitness Center
Discount at Los Niños del Valle Pre-School
Scholarship Program: Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus yearly opportunities for additional scholarship awards
Essential Functions
Administers and/or assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance to physician orders. Performs delegated tasks as directed by the nurse
Completes simple treatments and reports the resident's vital signs as directed.
Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s medication administration record. This includes reporting the reason medications were omitted or PRN medication was given
Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.
Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents to the nurse
Routinely communicates pharmacy and nurse as indicated to assure medications are received in a timely manner
Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
Removes out-dated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice. Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to LPN Supervisor.
Assists with or performs resident ADL’s, takes vital signs and weights an accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.
Greets residents, visitors and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights. Demonstrates the mission and philosophy of La Posada
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Scholarship Program
Mileage Incentive Program
Free On-Site Fitness Center
Discount at Los Niños del Valle Pre-School
Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Competencies
Adheres to policies and procedures - Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements.
Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.
Professional and Courteous Communication - Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with residents, patients, guests, and family members.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Skills and Abilities
Education
Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory, and Directed level.
Certifications and Licenses
Current CPR and First Aid cards, Fingerprint clearance card, current TB test. Certified Caregiver Certification
If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for!
