Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills, part of Phoenix Senior Living, is seeking Med Techs to join our care team. You will monitor residents' health, assist with medication administration, and support wellness initiatives while providing leadership and compassionate service to families and staff.

The ideal candidate is a certified Medication Aide with at least 1 year of elder care experience, able to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours in a dynamic assisted living environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Medication Aide per state regulations.
• Minimum one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Leadership capabilities and dementia care knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment / PSP process.
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for changes in clinical care needs.
• Supports wellness visits and PSP to reflect resident status monthly.
• Informs Wellness Director/Executive Director of changes in medication or service level.
• Assists with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly prior to monthly wellness visit.
• Assist with resident care as needed.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

Leadership

Elders care experience

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Experience with elders/disabled individuals

Job description

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Shift Details: as assigned

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