Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Penn Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide for our James Creek community to support residents’ health and well-being. You will administer medications, communicate with families, and assist with monthly wellness visits and PSP documentation under the Wellness Nurse supervision.

Shift coverage is Mon–Fri with every other weekend; candidates must be certified Medication Aide with leadership capabilities and with experience in Assisted Living or Dementia care preferred,

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

• 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

Job description

Community Name

Phoenix at James Creek

Shift Details- All Shifts

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

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