Med Tech

TerraBella Senior Living; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Paid training

Job summary

TerraBella Senior Living in Burlington, NC is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to provide essential hands-on care and support to residents. The role focuses on administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Medication Technician certification, a high school diploma, and a passion for working with seniors. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• Medication Technician required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for a designated group of residents during the shift.
• Document residents' symptoms and conditions.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Help with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Caregiving

Medication administration

Communication

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred

CPR Certification preferred

First Aid Certification preferred

Job description

Overview

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community, Homeplace of Burlington. The Med Tech role includes providing hands-on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment. 2nd Shift - FT or PT availability.

Responsibilities

• Care Giver: 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.

• Medication Tech Duties: 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.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• Medication Technician required.
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Wellness-related benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE D/V).

Regulatory compliance and background screening may be required per federal, state, and local laws. Some requirements may include background checks, fingerprinting, and other screenings applicable to healthcare and senior living roles with resident access.