Certified Medication Aide / Med Tech

Artis Senior Living of Brick; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Artis Senior Living is looking for a dedicated Certified Medication Aide / Med Tech to join their team. In this full-time position, you will administer medications and assist residents in daily living tasks, ensuring their health and happiness in a caring environment. The role requires a passion for working with the elderly and a certification in caregiving. A supportive and dynamic workplace awaits, ready to support your professional growth while serving a compassionate community.

Qualifications

• CNA, Caregiver, or Home Health Aide certification required.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents and observe, record, and report interactions.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Respond to emergency calls and ensure resident care and safety.

Skills

Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia

Compassion

Communication

Education

CNA, Caregiver, or Home Health Aide certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Artis Senior Living
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, USA

Description

*Starting pay is $19 / hour!
*This is a full time position offering a flexible schedule on 2nd shift, 3pm-11pm! Every other weekend is required!

The Certified Medication Aide / Med Tech will administer medications to residents and observe, record, and report, medication interactions or side effects. Will also a ssist residents with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, and document/report care provided. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The Certified Medication Aide / Med Tech will:

• Administer and record the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observe, document, and effectively communicate changes in resident status to nurses and/or administration that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Monitor medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Store medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Routinely inspect, clean and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Report any equipment or supply issues to the Licensed Nurse for correction or repair.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, grooming, and eating according to their individual service plan. Assist with transportation to dining room for meal service and/or to Program Services programs within the community. Assist with personal and household chores such as tidying up room, errands, delivers mail and newspaper.
• May provide transportation to medical appointments outside of the community, with pre-approved authorization.
• Answer resident call signals promptly. Offer comfort and support, emotionally and physically.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

• CNA, Caregiver, or Home Health Aide certification is required.
• Registered Medication Partner (RMP) certificate preferred.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Fulfilland maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

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