Certified Med Tech - Full Time (7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a)

Senior Lifestyle; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay application for wage access

Job summary

A senior living community in Pasadena, Maryland, is seeking a qualified individual for a position where you will administer medications, provide personal care, and ensure the well-being of residents. Responsibilities include supervising self-administered medication, assisting residents with daily living activities, documenting care, and maintaining accurate medical records. Preferred candidates have a high school diploma, at least one month of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include health and dental options, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 month of experience in a related field.
• Current Medication Technician certification as per state regulations.
• Acceptable proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication in compliance with regulations.
• Provide personal care to residents including bathing and skin care.
• Document necessary information in daily logs and notify supervisors.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Superior time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provide personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, and ensure delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services, and the individual service plan needs of each assigned resident.

Job Description

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Skilled Nursing Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Manager Nurse and/or the Director of Nursing.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is not less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Responsible for receiving and verifying that all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notify pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
• Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents to include bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care to include vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensure medical records are complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: 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.

Years of Experience: 1+ months of experience.

Type of Experience: Senior Living preferred.

Special Certifications: Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations.

Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skills and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior time management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.