Full Time Medication Technician

The Crossings at North River; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits (medical, dental,vision

PTO & Holiday Pay

Flexible working schedule

Job summary

The Crossings at North River in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a compassionate resident care professional to provide medication distribution and direct resident care.

You will follow individualized care plans and work under the direction of supervisory staff to maintain high quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• At least 1 year of related work experience required.
• Medical Technician certification (as required by State regulations).
• Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution following individualized plan of care.
• Perform resident assessments per state standards/regulations under supervision.
• Observe residents for changes and report them promptly to supervisor or Executive Director.
• Document observations, red flags, incidents, and interventions; ensure shift handoffs are complete and accurate.
• Complete and maintain individualized care plans for each resident.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Technician certification

Job description

About the Company:

We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents. Follow individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Perform resident assessments as required by the state standards/regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living.
• Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Executive Director. Provide timely interventions to change of condition and share this with care staff and family as instructed.
• Document all pertinent/relevant observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication with the resident’s responsible party, physician ( as necessary), clinical procedures and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift as indicated and no later than by the end of each shift. Effectively pass required information to the next shift in timely manner and as indicated to direct supervisor to ensure quality resident care. Oversees the timely documentation by Resident Assistants of services provided and red flags for their shift.
• Complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why You Are Qualified:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• At least one (1) year of related work experience required.
• Medical Technician certification (as required by State regulations).
• On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs
• Flexible working schedule

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.