Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living's Neighborhood at Paducah is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide to join our care team. You will monitor residents' health, administer medications, and support daily activities with a focus on wellness.

This role requires certification, compassion for seniors, and the ability to work Mon-Fri with every other weekend; evenings and flexible hours may be needed to meet peak service times.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide.
• Minimum of one year of experience with elders or disabled individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Experience in Assisted Living or Dementia care preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and well-being of residents and provide care leadership.
• Administer medications and ensure proper documentation and safety.
• Communicate with resident support services and families as needed.
• Support wellness initiatives and document care plans and PSP updates.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Patient care

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Description

The Neighborhood at Paducah is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

Shift Details

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

Responsibilities

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

• 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