Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Sheffield, a Phoenix Senior Living community, is seeking Med Techs to support residents with medication care and daily wellness.

The role requires certification as Medication Aide, leadership in elder care, and flexibility to work weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and meet state requirements.
• 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 customers at peak service delivery days and times.

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 changes in medication or service level.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to monthly wellness visit.
• Assist with resident care as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Resident care

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certified Medication Aide

State licensing requirements satisfied

Job description

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

About the Employer

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

Shift Details

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

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