Medication Technician

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Michigan is seeking a caregiver to provide direct resident care under nursing/medical staff supervision. The role includes administering medications, recording vital signs, and supporting residents in a long-term care setting.

Qualified candidates may hold a QMA certificate in good standing and CNA certification, with at least one year of prior long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health.
• One year experience in long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview residents to determine medical problem/condition and document in chart for physician.
• Obtains and records resident vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following physician orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
• Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) and uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

CNA skills

QMA Certification

Resident care

Education

QMA Certificate in good standing

CNA Certificate

Job description

Cares for residents in the community under direction of nursing and medical staff.

Up to $20/hr.

Summary

Cares for residents in the community under direction of nursing and medical staff.

Essential Position Functions

• Interviews residents to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
• Obtains and records resident vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
• Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education/Experience

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate, preferred.
• One year experience in long-term care setting preferred.