Medication Services Technician/Caregiver NOC shift

Anthem Memory Care; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Vineyard Place Memory Care, a memory care community, seeks an experienced health services supervisor overnight to manage medications and resident care. You will work under general supervision to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate health services while coordinating with the clinical services director and nursing staff.

The role requires at least three years in geriatric care, strong nursing knowledge, and the ability to handle emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric settings preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate care.
• Strong knowledge of nursing care principles.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess health and safety needs of residents and oversee medical care.
• Ensure social model of assisted living is in operation.
• Communicate with families about residents' conditions and options.
• Provide input to clinical services director.
• Prepare for annual Department of Social Services inspection.
• Assist in development of annual health strategic plan goals.
• Serve as back-up to the director when absent.
• Attend trainings and respond to emergencies.
• Liaise with doctors and residents.
• Schedule transportation for residents to appointments.
• Provide resident care as caregiver in addition to medication services.

Skills

Nursing care

Medical terminology

Emergency procedures

Medication administration

Records & reports

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

Schedule: Friday through Monday

Hours: 10PM-6AM

ABOUT US:

Vineyard Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Vineyard Place Memory Care.

• Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments);
• Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation;
• Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions;
• Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director;
• Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection;
• Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department;
• Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence;
• Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings;
• Responds to emergency situations;
• Acts as liaison with doctors and residents;
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
• Assists in other departments as needed; provides resident care as a caregiver in addition to medication services
• Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable;
• Performs other related essential duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community;
• Medical terminology;
• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations;
• Use of medical supplies and equipment;
• Medication dispensed to residents;
• Supervisory methods and techniques;
• Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties;
• Principles and practices of nursing care.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE:

• Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent
• Requires First Aid and CPR certification;
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law