Personal Care Assistant/Medication Technician

Landis-Communities-1; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency free facility!

Full Benefits package starts on dayone

Wellness Center access

Job summary

Landis Communities in Lititz, PA is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant/Medication Technician for the 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM shift, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Responsibilities include liaison with families and nursing staff, updating service plans, assisting with treatments, and supporting residents with meals and daily activities.

Candidates must have current Medication Technician certification, be at least 18, and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have current Medication Technician certification.
• No previous experience required.
• Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in use of computer and related technology required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between families, nursing staff, Social Services and Life Enrichment in making sure residents’ needs are met.
• Assists with preparing and updating service plans.
• Assists residents with treatments as assigned.
• May serve as mentor for new aides in specific areas of job training.
• Provides hands-on care of residents as written on the Resident’s Service Plan and Support Plan.
• Observes and reports all pertinent information, including vital signs, abnormal conditions and changes from previous conditions to the Team Leader.
• Responds to resident call bells and alarms and supports the residents within their scope of practice.
• Keeps assignments, routines and support plans up-to-date.
• Assists residents with dining, tray delivery, and offers nourishments/liquids to residents at mealtime, between meals and when needed.
• Maintains resident rooms, support centers, and living rooms in a neat and orderly appearance.
• Uses equipment properly, keeping it clean and in the proper place.
• Maintains current Medication Technician certifications.
• Maintains current diabetic training.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Maintains First Aid Certification.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication Technician certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lititz, PA 17543
Position Type: Part Time
Job Shift: Evening
Personal Care Assistant/Medication Technician

• Working part-time, 56 hours bi-weekly
• 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• Every other weekend and every other holiday

Personal Care Assistant/Medication Technician Benefits:

• Agency free facility!
• Full Benefits package starts on day one of employment
• Training offered to qualified applicants who are not already certified
• Access to our state-of-the-art Wellness Center and pool.
• FREE visits to our employee health center, Meadowview Health, which provides vaccinations, physicals, wellness/sick visits, and can act as a primary care provider to ALL full and part-time staff regardless of their health insurance plans.

Personal Care Assistant/Medication Technician Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serves as liaison between families, nursing staff, Social Services and Life Enrichment in making sure residents’ needs are met.
• Assists with preparing and updating service plans.
• Assists residents with treatments as assigned.
• May serve as mentor for new aides in specific areas of job training.
• Provides hands‑on care of residents as written on the Resident’s Service Plan and Support Plan.
• Observes and reports all pertinent information, including vital signs, abnormal conditions and changes from previous conditions to the Team Leader.
• Responds to resident call bells and alarms and supports the residents within their scope of practice.
• Keeps assignments, routines and support plans up-to-date.
• Assists residents with dining, tray delivery, and offers nourishments/liquids to residents at mealtime, between meals and when needed.
• Maintains resident rooms, support centers, and living rooms in a neat and orderly appearance.
• Uses equipment properly, keeping it clean and in the proper place.
• Maintains current Medication Technician certifications.
• Maintains current diabetic training.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Maintains First Aid Certification.

QualificationsPersonal Care Assistant Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have current Medication Technician certification.
• No previous experience required.
• Possesses good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in use of computer and related technology required for the role.