Medication Aide | Full Time 11p-7a

Chesapeake Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Career Laddering

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Med Tech to provide quality care, assist residents with daily living activities, and help administer prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.

You will maintain knowledge of all policies, document in EMAR/MAR, report incidents, and participate in medication trainings. Full-time and part-time positions include benefits, a 401(k), and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Must maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Communicate resident status and needs to the team promptly and clearly.
• Ability to follow medication administration trainings and observe procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with the administration of prescribed medications within scope.
• Complete medication cart audits and document in the EMAR/MAR.
• Report incidents and concerns to appropriate personnel (HCD, RN/LPN, ED).
• Assist residents to and from dining and activities; monitor attendance and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

EMAR/MAR

Job description

301 Clearfield Avenue, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

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

Pay Range: 20/hr - 20.60/hr

Why Harmony?

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

Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country's fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States. Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family. We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team. Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.