Medication Aide/Med Tech

Hampden Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Med Tech to provide medication assistance and daily living support to residents in a caring, compliant environment. The role requires completion of the Medication Aide Course, active CNA and Med Tech licenses, and the ability to lift and assist residents.

You will document in EMAR/MAR, perform cart audits, and report to the Health Care Director (HCD) as needed. Harmony offers competitive benefits, training and career ladders.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• Must complete the Medication Aide Course.
• Must possess both CNA and Med Tech licenses in good standing.
• Must pass medication observations and cart audits annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assist with administration of prescribed medications within scope.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Document resident status and information in EMAR/MAR and Daily Log.
• Re-order meds, communicate changes with pharmacy and families as needed.
• Report incidents and care concerns to HCD/RN/LPN.
• Attend training, participate in activity planning, and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Organized

Team player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Aide Course completed

CNA and Med Tech licenses (State Board)

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

1910 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050

• 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

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.

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.