Med Tech

The Bungalows at Nevada; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bungalows at Nevada is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide to support resident care on the Sun-Thurs 2pm-10pm shift. You will monitor residents' health, assist with medication administration, and collaborate with Wellness staff to maintain quality care and support families.

Requirements include certification as a Medication Aide, at least one year working with elders, and ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Medication Aide and meet state requirements for medication aide.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

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 the Wellness Nurse with completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to reflect the resident monthly.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Experience with elders

Communication with families

Clinical documentation

Dementia care knowledge

Assisted Living knowledge

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Shift Details

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Sun-Thurs; 2pm-10pm

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