Medication Technician (3p-11p)

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medication Technician for its Murrells Inlet location. This entry-level part-time role involves providing patient care, administering medications, and assisting with daily living activities. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate compassion and attention to detail in their work. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Pleasant and cheerful personality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living for residents.
• Administer medications per physician orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Med Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant - The Palmettos of Garden City

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Description

Med Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant - The Palmettos of Garden City

The Palmettos of Garden City is looking for a Med Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team! The Med Tech / CNA provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comforts and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents.

Qualifications

• Attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements.
  
  

Personal Qualifications

• Sensitive to our patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record or other similar form.
• Pleasant and cheerful personality.
• Tactful and courteous approach with patients and visitors.
• Treat all patient information as confidential material.
• Adhere to dress code as directed by center policy (see Personnel Manual.)
  
  

Position Highlights

• Understands and practices universal precautions with all patient.
• Performs all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to charge nurse any tasks not completed.
• Administer Medications per Physician orders.
• Assists in the preparation for admission of patients.
• Assists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
• Provides evening care, which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, special skin care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room, and other general care as needed.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients; lifting and turning patients; applying/utilizing special equipment; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; and ambulating the patient using a gait belt.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake and output measurements.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the center the Department of Nursing.
• Participates in socialization activities on the unit and assists patients to activities.
• Turns and positions as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe mechanics and with available resources.
• Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to an RN or LPN.
• Ensures that patients are dressed properly and assists as necessary. Ensures that clothing is properly stored in dressers or on hangers. Ensures that all patients are clean and dry at all times.
  
  

The Palmettos of Garden City is proud to be a part of the NHC family! National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/palmettos-garden-city/

EOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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