MEDICATION TECHNICIAN AL / MC

Acc Senior Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acc Senior Services is seeking an entry-level Med Tech in Sacramento, CA. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities and basic medication support, reporting to the Resident Care Manager.

Expect variable schedules and an hourly position with a focus on safety and care quality. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, and hold First Aid and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• First aid and CPR certification is required.
• English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• OSHA regulations compliance and pre-employment TB screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to promote comfort, safety and dignity.
• Assist with self-medication and medication administration; input orders and maintain documentation.
• Communicate clearly with health care professionals and families; update medical records.
• Maintain neat, organized medication cart and back-up storage; ensure proper medication supply.
• Support recreational activities and observe resident condition, reporting changes promptly.

Skills

First aid

CPR Certified

English communication

Evenings weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Maple Tree Village - Sacramento, CA 95831Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

The Med Tech performs tasks that involve specific services for residents which are supportive and complementary to individual care requirements including but not limited to: assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting, conducting activity programs designed for residents’ experiencing dementia; basic medical record documentation, self-administration of medications, assistance to order medications and to maintain all required medication inventory paperwork. The position requires variable scheduled assignments as either fulfilling direct resident care assistant duties or medication technician duties. This is an hourly position and reports to the Resident Care Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a warm and welcoming environment for residents and coworkers.


• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in a manner conducive to the residents’ comfort, safety, and dignity; promptly answers call signals; provides support and redirection to residents who have cognitive changes.


• Recognizes and respects the individual resident’s emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs and beliefs; observes and reports changes in the resident’s attitude, appearance, behavior, and physical ability to the Shift Supervisor or Resident Care Coordinator.


• Conducts and assists with recreational activities.


• Communicates effectively and clearly with health care professionals; develops positive relationships with residents, families and visitors while preserving resident privacy.


• Assists with resident re-ordering of medications and medical supplies; Inputs medication orders, and all other areas of documentation in medical records.


• Ensures timely communication to resident’s physician on changes in condition, pertinent observations, concerns (both physical and psychosocial) via phone, electronic or fax.


• Documents any resident concerns, family communications or physician communications in the resident’s clinical chart timely and accurately.


• Assists residents with self-medication dosages and residents’ compliance in taking prescribed medications as per RCFE regulations; ensures residents who receive assistance with medications have an ample supply.


• Follows the “five rights” prior to assisting residents with self-administration.


• Ensures medication cart and back-up storage is neat, clean and organized at all times.


• May initiate requests for emergency services (911) if needed.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 18 years old


• First aid certified and CPR Certified.


• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.


• Effective oral and written English communication skills.


• Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certification preferred.


• Flexibility and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed.


• Compliance with all OSHA regulations required.


• Must pass pre-employment physical and TB screening.


• Must be able to properly lift 30 pounds unassisted.