Evening Care & Medication Technician (2pm-10pm)

TerraBella Newton; Newton (NC); In loco; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Descrizione del lavoro

TerraBella Newton is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to join our TerraBella Newton senior living community. You will provide hands-on care, support residents’ daily activities, monitor health signs, and help maintain a safe, home-like environment.

The role includes medication assistance, documentation, and coordination with nurses. Qualifications include CNA certification preferred, HS diploma/GED, and experience with seniors. Competitive benefits and a strong team culture are offered.

Competenze

• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Mansioni

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

Formazione

Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred

High School diploma/GED

CPR Certification preferred

First Aid Certification preferred

Previous experience working with seniors preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

TerraBella Newton is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to join our TerraBella Newton senior living community. You will provide hands-on care, support residents’ daily activities, monitor health signs, and help maintain a safe, home-like environment.

The role includes medication assistance, documentation, and coordination with nurses. Qualifications include CNA certification preferred, HS diploma/GED, and experience with seniors. Competitive benefits and a strong team culture are offered.