Med Tech

Phoenixsrliving; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat Maple Ridge is seeking Med Techs to join their team and help monitor the health and wellbeing of residents. This role involves leadership support and assisting with medication care, while coordinating with resident support services and families.

Responsibilities include completing monthly wellness visits, maintaining clinical quality assurance, and supporting all wellness elements of Phoenix programs and services.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet state requirements.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred.
• Must have demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Administer and assist with medications per care plan and PSP.
• Support wellness nurse with monthly wellness visits and PSP documentation.
• Communicate changes in medication or care level to Wellness Director/Executive Director.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for residents.
• Provide direct resident care and leadership support as needed.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Resident care

Communication

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Description

The Retreat Maple Ridge

is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Shift Details

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

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