Meds & Resident Care Technician

Prestige Senior Living; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care, helping maintain a positive environment for residents. The role includes managing the medication room, processing orders, and assisting with daily living tasks as directed by the Health Services Director.

You will coordinate with pharmacies, document all care activities, and communicate changes in residents’ conditions to the HSD and families.

Qualifications

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.
• Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
• Must have word processing skills.
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Process physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Administer and assist with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
• Complete simple treatments and monitor residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Maintain accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.
• Report all medication errors per policy.
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.
• Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.
• Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.
• Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
• Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.
• Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.
• Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal care experience

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Food Handlers Permit

Word Processing

Medication Pass Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care, helping maintain a positive environment for residents. The role includes managing the medication room, processing orders, and assisting with daily living tasks as directed by the Health Services Director.

You will coordinate with pharmacies, document all care activities, and communicate changes in residents’ conditions to the HSD and families.