Resident Medication Tech

Long Hill Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Insurance discounts

Perks @ Work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Advancement opportunities

401(k) matching

Paid training

Job summary

Cardinal Bay, a mission-driven senior living health care organization, is seeking a Full-Time Resident Medication Tech at Village on the Park Steeplechase in Houston, TX. You will administer medications, monitor treatments, and support residents with dignity and independence in a compassionate setting.

We value teamwork, infection control, and accurate record-keeping; background checks are required. A Certified Medication Aide is preferred, with opportunities for advancement across communities.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
• Certified Medication Aide preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• Must be willing to undergo a routine background check.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician; monitors response and interactions.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration.
• Assists residents with medication; supervises self-administered medication.
• Maintains residents' records daily and documents changes in condition and care plans.
• Observes and reports health and emotional condition changes; writes summaries as assigned.
• Counts controlled substances with colleagues and ensures accurate counts.

Skills

Resident care experience

Certified Medication Aide

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cardinal Bayis a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living health care organization. We encourage our staff and residents to REACH for the stars! Our values focus on:

• Respect
• Excellence
• Appreciation
• Connection
• Honor

Our goal is to help residents to grow, thrive and be contributors to community life. We do this by fostering relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging. YOU are an important part of creating such a full life!

Village on the Park Steeplechaseis seeking Full-Time Resident Medication Tech to continue our story of compassionately caring for our residents. As a Resident Medication Aide, you will be assisting in the needs and care of our residents, care for each resident with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage including health, dental & vision with Cardinal Bay contributing over 50% of cost. Life Insurance covered 100% by Cardinal Bay.
• Full-time employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation for the first 4 years, then it bumps up to 3 weeks.Use it, let it roll, or cash it in!
• Benefit from exclusive discounts on auto home and pet insurance.
• Perks @ Work offers discounts on electronics, personal travel, apparel, home needs, entertainment, fitness/nutrition, and childcare costs!
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling on family, work, legal, identity theft recovery, mental health, and everyday life!
• $300 per FT referral
• Advancement & cross-training opportunities available at all 8 communities.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan and matching contributions.
• Paid training program

Shifts:

• 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
• 4 days on 2 days off rotation.
• Rotation includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. A monitor's response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such and notifies HCC.
• Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration.
• Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Supervises residents who self-administer medication.
• Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures. Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc.
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor. Writes weekly/monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receives reports on all residents. Counts controlled substances with off going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance - including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors
• Certified Medication Aide preferred.Hourly rate higher if state certified.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to speak, read & write English.
• Must be willing to undergo a routine background check.

Cardinal Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.