Part-Time Medication Technician: Resident Care Pro

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cole Manor in Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-Time Medication Technician for 1st and 2nd shifts, with every other weekend and holiday requirements. The role involves direct resident care and medication administration within scope.

Duties include documenting medications in MAR/TAR, accepting deliveries, assisting with activities, transport to meals, safety checks, vital signs, and collaboration with nursing and therapy staff; adherence to PA DHS regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Document medications and medication-related treatments per physician orders and accurately record all care provided in the resident's record, MAR, and TAR.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with PA Department of Human Services guidelines, state regulations, and facility policies.
• Receive and document medication deliveries from the pharmacy and ensure proper storage.
• Perform personal laundry for residents as needed.
• Attend mandatory in-service programs and complete annual training related to job activities.
• Encourage residents' participation in activities and assist with transportation to meals and programs.
• Assist residents with ordering, receiving, and storing medications.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with emergency care when requested.
• Follow all facility and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide residents with clean linens and assist with bed making.
• Obtain and record vital signs and weights as indicated.
• Maintain and reorder supplies used by staff and residents.
• Ensure resident safety with regular room checks and monitor locations of residents.
• Assist with meal setup and feeding when required.
• Help residents arrange doctor or other appointments and transportation as needed.
• Respond to residents' requests for assistance promptly.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming.
• Report changes in residents' conditions to supervisors and document in the chart per policy.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Provide direct resident care per support plans and collaborate with therapists, hospice, and home care.
• Ensure secure narcotics handling and perform change-of-shift narcotic counts per regulations.

Job description

Cole Manor in Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-Time Medication Technician for 1st and 2nd shifts, with every other weekend and holiday requirements. The role involves direct resident care and medication administration within scope.

Duties include documenting medications in MAR/TAR, accepting deliveries, assisting with activities, transport to meals, safety checks, vital signs, and collaboration with nursing and therapy staff; adherence to PA DHS regulations and facility policies.