Medication Technician

Promenade Senior Living; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Promenade Senior Living in New York seeks a responsible home health aide to provide resident care and medication assistance. You will follow daily assignments, communicate family requests, and ensure residents receive their medications as prescribed.

You will record vitals and maintain a safe, supportive environment during your shift. Must hold an active HHA certification and complete the required Medication Assistance Training.

Qualifications

• Provides medication assistance per resident consent and policy.
• Maintains safety and infection control throughout shift.
• Records vital signs and weights as required.
• Accurately documents and communicates resident changes.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents as assigned by Wellness Director and Assistant.
• Communicate requests from residents or families to the appropriate person.
• Provide medication assistance with approval from resident/representative.
• Complete Medication Assistance Training Program.
• Record receipt and issuance of medications.
• Ensure residents receive medications as ordered and have supplies.
• Report unusual reactions or changes to Wellness staff.
• Follow Wellness Director directions and prioritize tasks.
• Support residents’ participation in activities.
• Answer calls promptly and be available in Wellness Office.
• Record in Wellness Daily Log and report safety concerns.
• Adhere to Resident’s Bill of Rights.

Skills

Resident care

Medication assistance

Documentation

Infection control

Education

HHA certification

Job description

DUTIES:

• Responsible for residents’ care as assigned by Wellness Director and her Assistant as detailed in the Daily Assignment Sheet and the Medication Administration Record.
• Follow through on, or communicate to the appropriate person, any requests made by residents and/or their family members.
• Provide medication assistance with the approval of the resident and his/her representative.
• Complete a Medication Assistance Training Program.
• Provide medication assistance following The Promenade of Chestnut Ridge’s policy and Procedures.
• Perform with on-going proficiency, which may include ordering medication, picking up MD orders, transferring MD orders, completing all documentation required.
• Record receipt of medications brought into the facility and medications sent out with residents and their families.
• Ensure that all residents receive their medications as ordered and that they have a sufficient supply of medication on hand so that residents never run out and follow through with families to ensure same.
• Report any refusals and/or reactions of medications to the Wellness Director and her Assistant.
• Follow written and verbal directions of the Wellness Director and her Assistant.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to the residents as requests and needs change.
• Communicate arising needs of residents to other management staff during a shift.
• Provide verbal support, encouragement, and motivation to residents to participate in physical, mental and social activities.
• Answer calls from residents promptly and courteously.
• Be available during your shift in the Wellness Office to accept incoming calls and problems unless specific tasks require you to be in another part of the building.
• Report and record all unusual reactions or changes in a resident‘s condition to other Wellness staff through the Wellness Daily Log.
• Assist with providing a safe environment and report immediately any unsafe condition to the Wellness Director.
• Participate in general overall upkeep of total area to assure a safe environment for staff as well as residents.Clean and store equipment in the proper area, especially a daily cleaning of med cart by night staff.
• Obtain vital signs and supervise recording of weights on a monthly and PRN basis, and to record promptly.
• Demonstrate good infection control techniques, including hand washing.
• Complete assigned tasks before leaving premises.
• Report to incoming shift/med person before leaving your shift.
• Perform Narcotics Count with someone from the oncoming shift.Sign off before leaving shift.
• Adhere to the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
• Perform any and all such duties related to the effective and efficient operation as may be assigned.

Shift 630-230pm 230p-1030p during the week

Must have HHA