Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seasons at Southpoint is seeking Med Techs to join their team as Certified Medication Aides. The role involves medication administration, resident care, and supporting wellness visits to reflect monthly PSP updates.

Leadership is required to coordinate care and ensure quality standards. Applicants should have a current Med Tech certification and at least one year of experience with elders or disabled individuals; dementia care or skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment / PSP process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Supports Wellness Nurse with completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP
• Informs Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for residents prior to completion of monthly wellness visit
• Assist with resident care as needed

Skills

Medication administration

Elder care

Leadership

Communication with families

Flexibility

Education

State certification for medication aide

Experience with elders or disabled individuals

Job description

Seasons at Southpoint is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

Seasons at Southpoint 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