Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Watkins (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Watkins Centre 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 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

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• Leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Medication care assistance/administration.
• Monitor health and well-being of residents and provide leadership support to care services.
• Communicate with resident support services and families; maintain clinical quality assurance.
• Lead, demonstrate and support wellness components of Phoenix programs and services.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs and document monthly wellness PSP.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Eldercare

Education

Medication Aide certification

Job description

Description

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

The Pearl at Watkins Centre 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