Medication Aide & Resident Care Tech - Flexible Scheduling

Harmony Senior Services

Hershey (PA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Hershey, Pennsylvania seeks a Medication Aide to assist with administration of prescribed medications within scope, support residents with daily activities, and uphold policies.

The role requires current CNA and Med Tech licenses, completion of Medication Aide Course, CPR/First Aid, ability to lift and assist transfers, and willingness to work weekends/holidays with flexible schedule. Reporting incidents, maintaining EMAR/MAR, and training participation are expected.

Qualifications

Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech licenses in good standing.
Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually.
Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits.
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 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.

Responsibilities

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