Med Tech

The Neighborhood at Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Decatur is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide to support resident care and health monitoring. The role requires a certified medication aide and a minimum of one year of experience with elders or disabled individuals, with leadership capabilities.

Schedule is Mon–Fri with every other weekend; evenings may be required to meet peak service times. Responsibilities include administering medications, updating PSPs, coordinating with Wellness staff and families, and

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet 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 or Dementia care preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitors health and well-being of residents and supports wellness programs.
• Assists with medication care, administration and documentation.
• Maintains clinical quality assurance and accurate PSP entries.
• Communicates with Wellness Director/Executive Director about changes in care or service levels.
• Obtains weights and vital signs and supports monthly wellness visits.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Resident care

Education

Certification: 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