Care Attendant /Medication Tech 7a-3p

Senior-Solutions-Management-Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Senior Solutions Management Group is seeking a Medication Tech for on-site work in Corpus Christi, TX. The role focuses on supervising resident self-administration of medications under RN Delegator guidance and regulatory guidelines, with multiple daily responsibilities in an Assisted Living environment.

Responsibilities include medication prep, documentation, emergency response, and coordination with Wellness Director and other staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Private Caregiver certification desirable.
• Must be trainable and available for onsite training, medication training by RN Delegator.
• Flexible with scheduling and have transportation to and from work for scheduled shifts.
• Position also requires resident care when not assisting with medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines as directed by the Wellness Director.
• Prepare medications, ensure proper dosages and administration times, document medication given, and monitor patients for reactions.
• Assist with other patient care tasks and maintain medication inventory.
• Report any change in resident’s health and provide proper documentation to the Wellness Director.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff as requested by Supervisor.
• Understand role in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ information.
• Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through prevention of accidents and preservation of equipment.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of SSMG.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Medication Techs/Med Techs primarily focus on medication administration and related duties/tasks under the supervision of a nurse and the RN Delegator, following the guidelines provided by Senior Solutions Management Group and State Regulations. This position reports to the Wellness Director.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the AssistedLiving Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMGguidelines as directed by the Wellness Director.
• Preparing medications, ensuring proper dosages and administration times, documenting medication given, and monitoring patients for reactions.
• Assist with other patient care tasks and maintain medication inventory.
• Reports any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation to the Wellness Director.
• Responds quickly to all emergencies.
• Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members.
• Provides educational meetings for residents and staff as requested by Supervisor.
• Understands role in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of SSMG.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Home Health Aid, Personal Care Aid, Private Caregiver
• Must be trainable and available for onsite training, medication training by RN Delegator
• Must be flexible with scheduling and have transportation to and from work for scheduled shifts
• Position also requires resident care when not assisting with medication administration