Med Tech & Personal Care Specialist

Brookstone Terrace Assisted Living; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff LLC in Woodruff, SC seeks a Medication Technician and Personal Care Assistant to safely administer medications and provide direct personal care to residents. You will support daily living activities, medication management, safety, comfort and well-being per orders and care plans.

Responsibilities include documenting, communicating with supervisors and families, and maintaining med carts under HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable South Carolina and facility requirements for medication administration.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous medication-administration, assisted-living, memory-care or long-term-care experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained as required.
• Must successfully complete required background, health and drug screenings.
• Must demonstrate accurate documentation, attention to detail and safe medication practices.
• Must have dependable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Must be patient and comfortable caring for residents with dementia and other cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and at the scheduled times according to physician orders and facility procedures.
• Review the medication administration record before administering each medication.
• Document medications immediately after administration.
• Document and report refused, unavailable, held, late or missed medications.
• Monitor residents after PRN medications and document their effectiveness.
• Complete controlled-substance counts with the oncoming and outgoing Med Tech.
• Monitor medication quantities and request refills before medications run out.
• Follow up on refill requests, verify delivery and report unresolved shortages immediately.
• Properly receive medication deliveries and count controlled substances before signing delivery paperwork.
• Stock, clean and organize medication carts and medication-storage areas.
• Check medication expiration dates, open dates, refrigerator temperatures and medication-cart supplies.
• Maintain medication security and never leave medication carts or medication rooms unsecured.
• Immediately report medication errors, adverse reactions and significant changes in residents’ conditions.
• Communicate with supervisors, providers, pharmacies, hospice staff and families as directed.
• Complete required medication audits, reports and documentation.
• Follow all infection-control and medication-disposal procedures.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting and incontinence care.
• Complete required resident rounds and scheduled two-hour toileting checks.
• Ensure residents remain clean, dry, appropriately dressed and well groomed.
• Answer call lights promptly and assist residents regardless of hall assignment.
• Assist residents with transfers, walking, mobility, repositioning and wheelchair use.
• Follow fall-prevention measures and ensure required safety devices are in place.
• Cue and guide residents with dementia using a calm approach and one simple direction at a time.
• Never instruct a resident to urinate or soil themselves in a brief.
• Never change a resident while the resident is seated in a wheelchair.
• Escort and assist residents during meals, activities and appointments within the community.
• Follow ordered diets, liquid consistencies and dining-assistance instructions.
• Complete assigned showers, linen changes, room tidies and removal of soiled items.
• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, appetite, mobility, skin condition or mental status.
• Immediately report falls, injuries, behaviors, refusals and changes in condition.
• Accurately document completed care and communicate important information during shift change.
• Review the dashboard, 24-hour report, communication log and new orders during each shift.
• Complete clear and accurate shift-to-shift communication.
• Use walkies appropriately and return assigned equipment at the end of the shift.
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility requirements.
• Treat residents, families, visitors and coworkers with dignity and respect.
• Remain available and visible in assigned resident-care areas.
• Limit personal cellphone use to approved breaks or emergencies.
• Follow supervisor direction, facility policies, care plans and safety procedures.
• Participate in orientation, staff meetings, in-services and required training.
• Assist during emergencies and perform other resident-care duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff LLC in Woodruff, SC seeks a Medication Technician and Personal Care Assistant to safely administer medications and provide direct personal care to residents. You will support daily living activities, medication management, safety, comfort and well-being per orders and care plans.

Responsibilities include documenting, communicating with supervisors and families, and maintaining med carts under HIPAA.