Compassionate Medication Technician — Resident Care Pro

The Goodman Group, LLC; Oregon; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications within the scope of your license and provide daily resident care as described in each resident's care plan.

You will work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, maintain accurate medication documentation, monitor patient response, and support residents with daily living activities in a compassionate, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist / administer medications according to health care provider instructions following the Medication Administration Record and within the scope of your license.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration, medication effectiveness and any noted side effects, in accordance with established policy and procedures, standards of care and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed/requested.
• Assists in dining rooms as assigned to provide resident care and monitoring.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse. Report significant events that occur during shift.
• Responds promptly, courteously and appropriately to resident requests for assistance.
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control, blood borne pathogens, fire safety, hazardous materials, and other safety practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
• Assist residents in preparing for appointments and social programs.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Provide special resident services offered by the facility.
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as transferring residents, getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising, serve and assist with meals, and taking vital signs.
• Observes and documents the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs.
• Promotes personal safety with a clean and safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
• Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes and concerns.
• Provide companionship, comfort and support to residents.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent decision making

Tactful communication

Work with elderly

Effective communication

Education

State/federal requirements

Job description

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications within the scope of your license and provide daily resident care as described in each resident's care plan.

You will work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, maintain accurate medication documentation, monitor patient response, and support residents with daily living activities in a compassionate, safety-conscious environment.