Compassionate Medication Technician for Seniors

LakeHouse Senior Living; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to support resident care at our Pittsburgh-area community. You will assist with medications, document administration, and monitor residents according to the Six Rights of Medication Pass, under supervision of a Nurse or Health Care Coordinator.

Responsibilities include maintaining med rooms and charts, restocking supplies, taking vital signs as needed, and contributing to service plan updates.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with seniors

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred

CPR Certification preferred

First Aid Certification preferred

Job description

LakeHouse Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to support resident care at our Pittsburgh-area community. You will assist with medications, document administration, and monitor residents according to the Six Rights of Medication Pass, under supervision of a Nurse or Health Care Coordinator.

Responsibilities include maintaining med rooms and charts, restocking supplies, taking vital signs as needed, and contributing to service plan updates.