Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in Reno, NV seeks a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide to monitor residents’ health, provide leadership support, and assist with medication administration and care services. This role emphasizes accuracy, communication with families, and adherence to wellness programs.

Requirements include an active Certified Medication Aide credential, at least one year working with seniors or disabled individuals, and flexibility for weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and meet state requirements.
• At least 1 year experience with elders or disabled individuals (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge/experience in Assisted Living, dementia care, or skilled nursing (preferred).
• Availability for weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' health and provide leadership support with care services.
• Assist with medication care/administration and related documentation.
• Communicate with support services and families about resident status.
• Lead wellness activities and ensure quality assurance in care.
• Support monthly wellness visits and PSP updates as scoped.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Medication care administration

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