Medication Technician - Full-Time 2nd Shift

Manor Lake Dev; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Medication Technician for the 2nd shift. The role involves assisting residents with medication management and daily care tasks under nursing supervision. Ideal candidates will have a high school education, be at least 18 years old, and possess a positive attitude towards the elderly. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in residents' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of training program for certification.
• Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
• Maintain order and cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Assist residents with daily bath, dressing, grooming, and basic room care.

Skills

English

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Education

High School education

Job description

Medication Technician - Full-Time 2nd Shift

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Purpose

To perform non-professional direct patient care duties under the supervision of nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual environment for the residents.

Essential Functions

Job Functions

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
• Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program.
• Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
• Participates in the medication training program and demonstrates competency per the competency checklist.
• Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Assist residents with daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.
• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor ; and, record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.
• Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents and incidents to supervisor.
• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.
• Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and, promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities and staff meeting.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Completion of training program for certification.
• Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care.
• Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed and responsible.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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