Compassionate Medication & Resident Care Tech

Elemental Management Group; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $18.65

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Maples Assisted Living Facility, LLC in Gloversville, NY is seeking a Medication Technician to provide daily encouragement, supervision, and assistance with medications, treatments, and follow-through with prescribed services.

You will document in the electronic medical record, assist with self-administration of medications, and coordinate with the pharmacy while communicating with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents' needs.

Qualifications

• 0 years of experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Encourages a safe environment and fall precautions
• Documents self-medication in the EMR
• Explains care procedures to residents
• Assists with and monitors self-administration of medications
• Reports abuse or neglect potential
• Orders, organizes, and reviews medications
• Communicates with pharmacy about medication changes
• Assists with eating, grooming, bathing, and dressing as required
• Reports changes in patient condition to supervisor
• Ensures 12 hours of Inservices education completed annually
• Maintains documentation standards and policies
• Follows shift reports and family input
• Treats residents and families with respect
• Demonstrates competency in skills according to scope of practice
• Provides reminders for meals and medications
• Advocates for residents’ rights
• Maintains safe environment for residents and staff
• Notifies issues to environmental services
• Communicates with Interdisciplinary team
• Follows home policies and procedures
• Reports incidents to supervisor
• Maintains First Aid Certification
• Coordinates with pharmacy and MD offices for timely med/service script receipt

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Maples Assisted Living Facility, LLC in Gloversville, NY is seeking a Medication Technician to provide daily encouragement, supervision, and assistance with medications, treatments, and follow-through with prescribed services.

You will document in the electronic medical record, assist with self-administration of medications, and coordinate with the pharmacy while communicating with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents' needs.