Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living's The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is seeking Med Techs to join their team. The role supports resident wellness, administers medications, and provides leadership in daily care.

Shift details 2pm to 10pm, Mon-Fri; every other weekend. The ideal candidate is a certified Medication Aide with at least one year of eldercare experience and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Medication Aide with state requirements.
• Minimum of one year of experience caring for elders or disabled individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through assessment/PSP.
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for changes in clinical care.
• Supports Wellness Nurse with completing clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP.
• Informs Wellness Director/Executive Director of changes in medication or service levels.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly.
• Assist with resident care as needed.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

Elder care experience

Leadership capabilities

Dementia care experience

Flexible hours

Education

State certification as Medication Aide

Experience with Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing

Job description

Description

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills

is seeking Med Techs to join their team!

Shift Details: 2pm to 10pm

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