Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village is seeking Med Techs to join their team and help monitor the health and well-being of residents while providing leadership support in care services.

Responsibilities include medication care assistance/administration, communicating with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance as part of Phoenix programs and services. Requires CMA certification and weekend/evening availability.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet state requirements for medication aide.
• Experience with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Leadership capabilities and team coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living or Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and well-being of residents and support with care services.
• Administer medications and communicate changes to the Wellness team and families.
• Assist Wellness Nurse with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Record vital signs and assist with weights as part of monthly care plans.
• Provide leadership support in resident care and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Resident care

Communication with families

Vital signs

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Description

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide
Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

Description

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village 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.

Principal 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