Med Tech 7a-3p Full Time alternating weekends

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company

Flexible Schedule

Uniforms

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Palmettos of Bluffton is seeking a Med Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role includes administering medications, assisting residents with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include morning and evening care, admissions assistance, and supporting residents with dignity and individualized care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified nursing assistant or currently enrolled in a nurse aide training program.
• Must read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must obtain required medication technician training certificate.
• Satisfactory completion of medication technician skills competency checklist.
• Understands and practices universal precautions with all patients.
• Experience in Assisted Living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Provide physical and psychosocial care promoting dignity and individuality.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Provide morning care (bath, hygiene, dressing, linen changes) and evening care (hygiene, linens, personal care).
• Assist in and accompany patients through admissions and transfers.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and report any tasks not completed to the charge nurse.

Skills

English language

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Med Tech 7a-3p Full Time alternating weekends

Full Time

Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your care and compassion, while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our team! Palmettos of Bluffton fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities for growth in a healthcare setting. The Med Tech provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, comforts, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents.

Position: Med Tech

Work Schedule: Med Tech 7a-3p Full Time alternating weekends

Job Type: Full Time

The primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician are to: 1) administer medications to the residents in a safe, accurate and timely manner and 2) provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality.

Position Highlights

• Satisfactory completion of medication technician skills competency checklist.
• Must obtain required medication technician training certificate.
• Experience working in Assisted Living preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Understands and practices universal precautions with all patients.
• Performs all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to charge nurse any tasks not completed.
• Assists in the preparation for admission of patients.
• Assists in and accompanies patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
• Provides evening care, which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, special skin care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room, and other general care as needed.

Why NHC?

Palmettos of Bluffton is pleased to be a part of the NHC (National HealthCare Corporation) family. We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family-oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience

• Must be certified nursing assistant or currently enrolled in a nurse aide training program.
• Attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements.

Benefits

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• Flex Spending Plan
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Flexible Schedule
• Uniforms
• Advancement Opportunities

Work Location

The Palmettos of Bluffton
3035 Okatie Highway
Okatie, SC 29909

EOE