Med Tech

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA is seeking Med Techs to join our team. The Med Tech provides leadership support and assists with resident care, including medication care and administration under state requirements, ensuring quality assurance.

Candidates must be certified Medication Aide with at least one year of experience with elders, and be willing to work Mon-Fri and every other weekend, including evenings. This role supports wellness programs and family communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Medication Aide per state requirements.
• Minimum 1 year experience with elders or disabled individuals (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and Dementia care (preferred).
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through PSP or assessments.
• Ensures proper follow-through and documentation for changes in care needs.
• Supports Wellness Nurse with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Notifies Wellness/Executive Directors of medication or service level changes.
• Assists with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly.
• Assists with resident care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Description

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

1st, 2nd and 3rd

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