Med Tech

The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach is seeking Med Techs to join their team. The Med Tech will monitor residents' health, provide leadership support, and assist with care and services, including medication administration and wellness activities.

Responsibilities include supporting the Wellness Nurse, conducting monthly wellness visits, updating PSPs, and communicating changes in care or medications to leadership. Evening and weekend flexibility is required.

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

• Monitor the health and well being of residents and provide leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.
• Administer medications and maintain clinical quality assurance while leading wellness components of PSP and monthly wellness visits.
• Communicate with resident support services and families and inform Wellness Director of changes in medication or service levels.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completion of monthly wellness visit.
• Support the Wellness Nurse with completing clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP.

Skills

Leadership

Resident care

Documentation

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Elder care experience

Leadership skills

Assisted Living/Dementia care

Job description

Description

The Retreat at Ft Walton Beach is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

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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