MED TECH-ALF

STRANDS LLC; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

STRANDS LLC at The Villas at Saratoga in Saratoga, CA is seeking a Medication Aide to support residents under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include pouring, dispensing and charting medications, taking vital signs and completing forms.

The role requires English literacy, the ability to follow directions, confidentiality, and professional conduct. Required are first aid/CPR, TB test, physical exam, fingerprint clearance, and Oregon Care Partners Med Tech

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to conform to dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to cooperate with other employees.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
• Oregon Care Partners Certification for Med Tech
• Highschool Graduate
• Must have first aid training and CPR certificates.
• Must have acceptable references.
• Must have current physical exam and TB test.
• Must be able to pass fingerprint screening.

Responsibilities

• Pour, pass, and chart medications.
• Perform accucheck.
• Always preserve the dignity and self-respect of all residents.
• Practice confidentiality regarding residents and their records.
• Keep alert to residents’ conditions. Report changes to supervisor.
• Promptly answer call lights.
• Complete appropriate paperwork such as charting and incident reports.
• Attending all training and in-services required.
• Ordering medications
• Contacting Doctors and outside agencies.

Skills

First aid & CPR

Reading/Writing English

Follow directions

Dress code & hygiene

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Oregon Care Partners Certification for Med Tech

High school graduate

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: The Villas at Saratoga - Strands - Saratoga, CA 95070Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Category: Health CareJOB DESCRIPTION

Medication Aide

Position Summary

Under the direction of Director of Nursing, the Medication Aide performs tasks that involve specific supportive services for residents, pouring dispensing and charting medications, vital signs, general charting of resident’s condition and completion of a variety of forms.

Responsibilities

• Pour, pass, and chart medications.
• Perform accucheck.
• Always preserve the dignity and self-respect of all residents.
• Practice confidentiality regarding residents and their records.
• Keep alert to residents’ conditions. Report changes in residents’ attitude, appearance, behavior, or physical abilities to supervisor.
• Promptly answer call lights.
• Complete appropriate paperwork such as charting and incident reports.
• Attending all training and in-services required.
• Ordering medications
• Contacting Doctors and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to conform to requirements of dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to cooperate with other employees.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
• Oregon Care Partners Certification for Med Tech
• Highschool Graduate
• Must have first aid training and CPR certificates.
• Must have acceptable references.
• Must have current physical exam and TB test.
• Must be able to pass fingerprint screening.