Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Penn Township (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in Pennsylvania is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide for the Phoenix at James Creek community. This full-time night shift role runs 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Mon–Fri with every other weekend. It focuses on medication care assistance/administration and resident well-being.

The Med Tech provides leadership and supports resident care and services, aligning with wellness goals and family communication as part of Phoenix programs.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and meet the state requirements.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment / PSP process.
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with changes 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 or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may impact tier level or move-out.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to monthly wellness visits.
• Assist with resident care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Resident care

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Experience with elders

Job description

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Job Type: Full-time

Description

Community Name Phoenix at James Creek

Shift Details 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Position 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