Med Tech - AL

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is hiring a Med Tech in Savannah, Georgia, to provide quality care and support to residents alongside assisting with medication administration. The ideal candidate should have a valid CNA and Med Tech license and be CPR/First Aid certified.

This full-time position requires effective communication, organization, and the ability to lift and transfer residents. Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days.
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Assist with the administration of prescribed medications.
• Ensure residents are checked on and assisted as necessary.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Ability to lift and transfer residents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completed Medication Aide Course

Current CNA and Med Tech licenses

Job description

## Med Tech - ALApplylocations: Savannah, Georgiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0029859136 Old Montgomery Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406# Job DescriptionThe Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the positionAssists residents with activities of daily livingReports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisorRespond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alertsAssists in planning and conducting activity programs for residentsFollows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident informationAssists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activitiesChecks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activitiesChecks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individualsCommunicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfersAssists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional supportAttendance to all medication trainings scheduledComplete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directedPass all medication administration observations Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily LogRe-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes. Reports in Daily LogDocuments all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR. Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily LogOther duties as assignedRequirements:Must have High School Diploma or GEDMust have completed the Medication Aide Course.Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standingMust satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annuallyMust satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assignedMust attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annuallyMust be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writingMust be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnelMust be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisorMust be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all timesMust be able to walk and stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbsMust be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanicsMust be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smileMust be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hireMust be able to represent the community in a positive and professional mannerMust attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetingsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidaysMust be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies