Medication Technician (FT or PT Days or Evenings)

FreshDirect LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FreshDirect LLC in Scranton, PA seeks a Medication Technician to assist residents with daily living activities under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The role involves light housekeeping, recreational and dietary support, and adherence to care plans.

Education required includes PA DHS-certified Medication Technician plus a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of Nurse Aide experience is preferred, with CPR/First Aid and state police checks needed.

Qualifikationen

• Medication Technician certification through PA DHS required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a training program that meets standards set by PA Dept. of Aging or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of Nurse Aide experience required.

Aufgaben

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Carry out recreational and dietary support as directed.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Follow supervisor instructions and care plans.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Nurse Aide certification

Medication Technician training

Jobbeschreibung

• Job Category Medication Technician, Personal Care
• Employee Type 1-Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Becky Snyder
• Phone [phone]

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Medication Technician will assist in the care of residents by carrying out certain activities of daily living, recreational, dietary, and light housekeeping services in carefully selected situations.

EDUCATION:

Medication Technician certification through PA DHSrequired.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Successful completion of a training program that meets standards set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 's Department of Aging; OR experience listed below preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one (1) year of Nurse Aide experience, including the ability to demonstrate competency in skill areas, may be substituted for training program listed above.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Must demonstrate competency in all skill areas included in the Personal Care Home directives or be willing to be trained.

Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.

Must maintain the standards of care and implement the policies and procedures of Allied Terrace and Allied Services.

Ability to read, write and carry out directions required.

Must demonstrate maturity, ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job and a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick.

Must practice good personal hygiene.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff and residents.

Must maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Valid PA driver's license and available transportation during all working hours preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate Work: duties require exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or up to 10lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects (i.e., occasional patient transfers).

Position involves bending, reaching, and stooping (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

Occasional exposure to body fluids.

Occasional chemical exposure from first aid supplies, resident prescriptions and some cleaning supplies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works indoors with minimal noise exposure.

Occasional exposure to odors.

Occasional exposure to verbal (and potentially physical) assault by agitated residents or family members.