Assisted Living Medication Technician - Full Time 2nd & 3rd Shift

TerraBella Senior Living; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living company is seeking an Assisted Living Medication Technician in Lincolnton, NC. This role involves providing compassionate care to residents, managing their medication, and assisting with daily activities. Join a caring team dedicated to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for seniors.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• Available every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and physical support to residents.
• Observe and document symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Compassion

Observational Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Assisted Living Medication Technician - Full Time 2nd & 3rd Shift

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TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 30 plus, amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. TerraBella communities together account for more than 2200 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and available, short-term Respite Care.

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community in Lincolnton.

The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands-on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.

Responsibilities

Care Giver:

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
  
  

Medication Tech Duties

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• Must be available every other weekend
  
  

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in TerraBella Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1005305

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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