Med Tech (AM Shift)

Crescendo Senior Living of Placentia; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescendo Senior Living of Placentia is seeking a Medication Technician to provide direct care and medication assistance to residents. You will maintain medication security, reconcile inventories, review MARs, and support daily living activities during morning shifts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be fluent in English, hold current First Aid (and CPR/CNA where required), and pass health and background checks. Training and team collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required for communication with residents and team.
• Ability to follow medication administration procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for medications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and accountability for medications during shift.
• Inventory controlled substances and reconcile inventory with another associate.
• Review medication administration records for errors at each pass.
• Ensure safe and secure medication administration every day.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed (ADLs).
• Complete incident reports and notify supervisor and families as directed.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid Certification

CPR / CNA certification

Job description

Medication Technician

Must be available Friday - Monday 6:00 am - 10:30am.

Must be available Friday - Monday 6:00 am - 10:30am. This position provides direct care and medication assistance to the residents in a manner that meets or exceeds Community expectations, including being familiar with and prepared to fulfill responsibilities.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

Functions Related To Medication Administration Include

• Maintain security and accountability for medications during shift.
• Inventory controlled substances and provide accurate reconciliation of the inventory. Count controlled substances with another associate each time responsibility of medication administration changes.
• Review of medication administration record for errors at the completion of each medication pass.
• Assurance that care and services related to medication administration are provided in a safe and secure manner.
• Weekly verification that residents who are approved to administer their own medication are doing so and, where applicable, are completing the medication administration record sheet.
• Assistance with the review of medication books for errors.
• Complete medication error forms and obtaining the appropriate associate signatures before forwarding to supervisor. This includes notification of the physician.
• Responsibility for medication reorders, including PRN medication.
• Weekly review of medication sheets and verification of residents’ capability to administer their own medications.
• Faxing of written or faxed orders from doctors to pharmacies.
• Check residents’ files daily for appropriate and necessary signatures.
• Complete incident reports with physician and notify family members as directed.
• Provide assistance (or reminders) with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed.
• Provide assistance with resident’s personal environment (e.g. clothing, linen, and personal belongings).

Added Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
• Be familiar with Crescendo Senior Living Policies & Procedures Manual and Crescendo Senior Living Associate Handbook.
• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Attend required in-service training.

Accountabilities

• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance.
• Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality.
• Respect Resident’s Rights.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
• Observe standard precaution procedures and all safe workplace measures.
• Report any suspected or observed abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property or funds of a resident to the appropriate licensing agencies.
• Perform duties under the direction of a licensed nurse, within the scope of certified practice, and within verified skills competency.
• Pursuant to state regulations, must remain awake.

Skill

Job Specifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance.
• This position prefers a high school diploma or equivalent certificate and a competent history in a similar facility.
• Must possess valid First Aid Certifications and, according to state regulations, may need to possess current CPR, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, state certifications, and pass an examination and/or skills evaluation. Also, must meet requirements for continuing education and maintain all license(s).
• Speak, read and understand English fluently.

Working Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work required and scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.