Medication Tech (Med Tech) | Full-Time | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Harmony Senior Services; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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 Roanoke, VA seeks a Medication Aide to assist with prescribed medications within scope of practice and support residents with daily living activities. You will maintain policies, complete medication trainings, and document in EMAR/Daily Log while communicating needs to the nursing team.

Responsibilities include rounds with residents to meals and activities, reporting changes, and ensuring safety during transfers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing.
• Must provide reliable patient care and maintain confidentiality.
• Must complete required medication administration training and audits.

Responsibilities

• Assists with administration of prescribed medications within scope of practice.
• Assists residents with daily living activities and mobility.
• Reports resident status and concerns to supervisors and nursing staff.
• Performs housekeeping and maintains cleanliness of resident areas.
• Responds promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergencies.
• Helps plan and conduct resident activities and programs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Aide Course

CNA license

Med Tech license

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

4414 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014

Job Description

• 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

Why Harmony?

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