Medication Technician (FT or PT Days or Evenings)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Terrace and Allied Services seeks a dedicated Medication Technician to support residents under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, recreational and dietary needs, and light housekeeping in carefully selected situations.

The role requires PA Department of Health PA DHS certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an approved training program (or equivalent nursing assistant experience).

Qualifications

• Medication Technician certification through PA DHS required.
• 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 above preferred.
• Minimum of one year of Nurse Aide experience may substitute for the training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of residents by carrying out activities of daily living, recreational, dietary, and light housekeeping services.
• Work under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate maturity and ability to handle job demands with a sympathetic attitude toward residents.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents; read, write, and follow directions.

Skills

CPR and First Aid Certification

Education

Medication Technician certification through PA DHS

High school diploma or equivalent

Training program meeting PA Dept of Aging standards OR experience

Job 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.

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 DHS required.
• 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.