Medication Technician- PC 1st & 2nd Shifts

Personal Care; Waynesboro (Franklin County); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NURSING PERSONAL CARE in Waynesboro, PA is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications and support residents on 1st and 2nd shifts. You will ensure proper labeling, documentation, and adherence to physician orders, while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and following facility policies. A strong commitment to resident well-being and teamwork is essential.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED and/or CNA certificate required.
• Complete DPW testing prior to providing direct care.
• Medication Technician Certificate required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, turning, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching and lifting to assist residents.
• Operate office equipment.
• Must present a neat, clean, professional appearance and demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Aufgaben

• Administer medications to residents as ordered by physicians.
• Ensure medications are labeled and match physician orders.
• Document medication administration per facility policy.
• Store medications per guidelines and dispose of outdated meds.
• Chart accurate resident records and monitor vital signs.
• Assist residents with personal care tasks as needed (bathing, grooming, nutrition, toileting, mobility).
• Respond to bells and resident requests promptly.
• Report changes in resident condition to supervisor.
• Participate in training and follow emergency procedures.

Kenntnisse

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Medication Technician- PC 1st & 2nd Shifts

NURSING PERSONAL CARE Waynesboro, PA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1021

Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Annually

POSITION

____________________________________DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

SUMMARY

To administer medications to all residents as ordered by the physician.

SUPERVISOR

Administrator or Director of Wellness

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Accurately and safely prepare and administer medications per Federal /State regulations and by following established facility policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled and coincide with Physician order.
• Follow facility procedures in regards to medication administration documentation.
• Follow the facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Promptly notify the Administrator or Director of Wellness of any errors or reaction to medication by residents.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, dated order from a licensed physician.
• Follow established guidelines concerning storage of medications
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Assist in providing personal care to residents including but not limited to: bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming, dressing, nutritional needs, toileting, transferring residents and ambulating.
• Respond to all bells and all resident requests regardless of assignment.
• Report signs of poor intake to maintain proper nutrition and hydration levels.
• Collect urine and stool specimens.
• Promptly report any changes in resident’s condition.
• Accurately chart on resident record to include acute charting, etc.
• Follow standard precautions and infection control practices as per policy.
• Count all narcotics with off-going shift per facility policy.
• Attend all required education training programs monthly.
• Accountable for information contained in employee handbook.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner and perform other duties as requested by Administrator or clinical care coordinator.
• Participate in training of new personnel.
• Exhibit knowledge of and effectively follow the emergency and disaster plans.
• Perform basic emergency care procedures, first aid, CPR and ABD Thrusts if required and certified to do so.

I have read and understand the Medication Technician Position Description. I am able to perform the identified responsibilities.

I understand the first 90 days of employment are probationary. Furthermore, I understand that during this probationary period employment may be terminated related to job performance and or attendance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Pocess a High School Diploma or GED and / or C.N.A. Certificate.
• Complete DPW testing prior to providing direct care.
• Pocess Medication Technician Certificate.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, turning, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching and lifting to assist residents.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Alert and attentive to detail. Ability to remember names and places. Able to plan own work activities and manage multiple tasks. Residents always come first.
• Must present a neat, clean, professional appearance and demonstrate a positive, cheerful attitude towards associates and residents.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.

The Leland of Laurel Run is an equal opportunity employer.