Med Tech

The Neighborhood at Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 37,250,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood at Decatur is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide to join our caregiving team in Decatur, Alabama. You will monitor residents' health, support wellness visits, and provide leadership in care delivery while ensuring accurate medication administration and documentation.

The role requires a certified Medication Aide or State-mandated qualifications, with experience helping elders or disabled individuals, and availability for weekends and evenings to meet peak service times.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet the state requirements for medication aide.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with elders or disabled individuals (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents' ongoing needs through PSP process and care plans.
• Assist with medication administration and monitoring per policy.
• Support Wellness Nurse in monthly wellness visits and documentation.
• Notify Wellness/Executive Directors of changes in medication or care level.
• Record weights and vital signs monthly and support resident care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Resident care

Communication with families

Education

Certified Medication Aide Certification

Job description

Description

Neighborhood at Decatur 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