Medication Technician

Alamar Senior Living; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

Alamar Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician Assistant responsible for administering medication to residents as per their service plans. This role prioritizes excellent care and customer service in a senior living community.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate organizational skills and have a friendly personality. Responsibilities include ensuring medication is taken correctly and providing personal care while maintaining accurate medical records. Join our team and make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in medication assistance with older adults preferred.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and assist with medication under supervision.
• Document medication administration accurately.
• Provide personal care to residents compassionately.

Skills

Medication assistance

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Education

State authorization for medication assistance

Job description

Introducing Alamar Senior Living, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed senior living community, where we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives as part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family, offering a beautiful community and premier work atmosphere!

As a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Purpose

The Medication Technician Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. They report to the Wellness Director or their designee. Multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Each team member who assists or administers medication shall be authorized by the applicable state governing authority.
• Meet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines.
• Preferably experience in medication assistance with older adults.
• Experienced and interested in working with older adults.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Responsibilities

• Administer and/or assist with self-administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN.
• Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records.
• Present medication to residents and observe ingestion or other application, assist or administer medication using specified procedures.
• Take vital signs or observe residents to detect response to specified types of medication and prepare report or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by resident.
• Adhere to community medication policies.
• Administer or assist with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines.
• May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy.
• May record and restock medication inventory.
• Complete required annual medication training.
• Provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner.
• Under the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties:
• Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet.
• Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients.
• Assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation.
• Assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom.
• Assist with feeding and dressing residents.
• Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager. Significant changes in the resident’s condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediately.
• Change simple dressings and ostomy bags.
• Assist with catheter cares.
• Remind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medications.
• Maintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriately.
• Perform various housekeeping duties related to resident care.
• Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
• Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents.
• Facilitates socialization among Residents by leading activities.
• Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.