Med Tech - AL

Harmony Senior Services; Spring Hill (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services seeks a Med Tech to provide quality care and assist with daily living activities for residents. The role includes medication administration within the approved scope and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, plus current CNA and Med Tech licenses, and complete required medication observations and cart audits. Flexible scheduling may be required, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medication Aide Course completed.
• Current CNA and Med Tech licenses in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration within scope.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls or emergencies.
• Document resident status and medications in EMAR/MAR.
• Contribute to care planning and teamwork with staff.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Resident-focused service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license

Med Tech license

Medication Aide Course

Job description

8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079

Job Description

The 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 position
Assists residents with activities of daily living
Reports 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 supervisor
Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals
Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
Attendance to all medication trainings scheduled
Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directed
Pass all medication administration observations
Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log
Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes. Reports in Daily Log
Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR. Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily Log
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing
Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually
Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned
Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile
Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies

Pay Range: $23-$26 Per Hour

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling