Night Medication Technician for Compassionate Residential Care

Horizons Residential Care Center; North Carolina; In loco; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Horizons Residential Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking Medication Technicians for the night shift to care for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A valid Medication Technician Certification, NC Medication Aide Registry standing, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are required.

Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications, documenting on MAR, coordinating with nurses and physicians, assisting with feeding equipment,

Competenze

• Must be 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medication Technician Certification through an approved training program required.
• Must be in good standing with the NC Medication Aide Registry and have passed the state-approved competency exam.

Mansioni

• Prepares and dispenses medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner.
• Accurately documents all medications administered on MAR.
• Performs medication check-off with incoming shift nurse or medication administrator.
• Reports any discrepancies in MAR and/or medication check-off.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Communicates with physicians and dentists as to client needs and follow-up.
• Assists nursing staff with preparation of feeding equipment and formulas prescribed for individual clients.
• Assists Director of Nursing and Nutritionist with regular weighing, monthly and measuring height, quarterly for all clients.
• Assists nursing department with requisition forms, inventories, ordering, checking and storing all medical supplies.
• Completes resident monthly summaries on rotating basis as assigned.
• Performs other duties as necessary or as assigned by nurse or supervisor.

Conoscenze

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication skills

Mobility/Lifting

Team collaboration

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medication Technician Certification

Strumenti

Electronic medical records

Descrizione del lavoro

Horizons Residential Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking Medication Technicians for the night shift to care for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A valid Medication Technician Certification, NC Medication Aide Registry standing, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are required.

Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications, documenting on MAR, coordinating with nurses and physicians, assisting with feeding equipment,