Lead Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide to monitor residents' health and provide leadership in care services. The role involves medication assistance, communications with families, and ensuring clinical quality assurance within the wellness program.

The position requires the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings, and a minimum of one year of experience with elders or disabled individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet the state requirements for medication aide.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals is preferred.
• Must demonstrate leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify resident needs through the PSP process and ensure proper documentation.
• Support wellness visits and accurately reflect resident status monthly.
• Inform Wellness/Executive Directors of changes in medication or service levels.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly prior to wellness visits.
• Provide resident care assistance as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Weekend/evening shift

Medication administration

Elder care experience

Dementia care knowledge

Education

Certification as Medication Aide

Job description

Description

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Varied Shifts - Open Availability Is Required

The Lead Med Tech is responsible for monitoring the health and well being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care assistance/administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Supports the Wellness Nurse with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident on a monthly basis
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completion of monthly wellness visit
• Assist with resident care as needed

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet the state requirements for medication aide
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times