Certified Medication Tech

Discovery Senior Living Holdings, LLC; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Care/Medication Technician, where you will provide essential support to seniors in a warm and welcoming community. This role involves hands-on care, assisting with daily living activities, and administering medications while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. You will play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for residents, making a real difference in their day-to-day experiences. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a meaningful way. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with seniors and certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and support to residents in a safe environment.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation.
• Engage residents in daily activities and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Observational Skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

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.

Terra Bella Senior Living is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community Terra Bella Southport.

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:

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

Medication Tech duties:

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

Qualifications:

1. Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
2. High School diploma/GED.
3. Must be 18 years of age.
4. CPR Certification preferred.
5. First Aid Certification preferred.
6. Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

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