Medication Technician PT 3rd shift

Discovery Commons San Pablo; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Job summary

A senior living community in Jacksonville is seeking a Care Giver/Med Tech to provide hands-on care and emotional support to residents. You will assist with daily living activities and medication management in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, be certified as a Medication Technician, and have a willingness to work with seniors. Competitive wages and flexible scheduling are offered for this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and emotional support to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents' rooms and work areas.
• Engage residents in daily living activities.
• Assists/observes medications for each resident.

Skills

Certified Medication Technician

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Experience with seniors

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Discover your Purpose!

Discovery Commons San Pablo , a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with part-time hours
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.

Responsibilities

Care Giver

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Medication Tech duties

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Technician
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

_ If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!_

EOE D/V