Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills, part of Phoenix Senior Living, seeks Med Techs to monitor residents and support wellness through medication care and care coordination.

The role includes assisting with monthly wellness visits, documenting changes, and communicating with the Wellness Director. Weekend and evening hours are required.

Candidates must be a Certified Medication Aide with at least one year of elder care experience and demonstrate leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide or meet state requirements for medication aide
• 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 peak service delivery days and times

Responsibilities

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment/PSP process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with changes in clinical care needs
• Supports the Wellness Nurse with completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of changes in medication or service level
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to monthly wellness visit
• Assist with resident care as needed

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Elder care experience

Dementia care knowledge

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Description

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills

is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Shift Details: 2pm to 10pm

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

The 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