Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; South Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat at Lady's Island, part of Phoenix Senior Living, is seeking Med Techs to join the team. The role involves medication care assistance and resident support in a senior living setting.

You will lead wellness activities, document changes, and collaborate with the Wellness Nurse and Director to ensure high-quality care for residents with dementia or other needs.

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

• Monitors health and well being of residents and provides leadership support.
• Assists with medication care administration and documentation per PSP.
• Completes clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Notifies Wellness/Executive Director of changes in medication or services.
• Assists with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly before monthly wellness visit.
• Provides resident care support as needed.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication with families

Resident care

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Description

The Retreat at Lady's Island is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Shift Details

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