Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in Decatur, AL seeks a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide to support resident care and wellness. Responsibilities include medication care administration, communication with families, and leadership in wellness programs.

The position requires certification, a commitment to resident well-being, and flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide or meet state requirements for medication aide.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge/experience in Assisted Living, Dementia care, or Skilled Nursing (preferred).
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/PSP process.
• Ensure proper follow-through and documentation for changes in clinical care needs.
• Assist Wellness Nurse with completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Inform Wellness Director/Executive Director of changes in medication or service level that may affect tier level or move-out.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly prior to monthly wellness visit.
• Assist with resident care as needed.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Family communication

Education

Certified Medication Aide

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