Specific Needs Medication Technician

Prestige Care, Inc.; Portland (OR); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace in Portland, OR is seeking a Specific Needs Medication Technician to provide medication services, direct resident care, and support behavioral health interventions. You will assist residents with daily living activities, coordinate with health staff, and maintain accurate records while promoting dignity and independence.

The role requires staying compliant with state regulations, conducting routine tasks, and collaborating with the Health

Qualifikationen

• One or more years of personal care experience preferred or required by state regulations.
• Must hold state-required medication pass certification or other required certification.
• Current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handler permit as required by state regulations.

Aufgaben

• Oversees daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by Health Services Director and in accordance with physician orders and nurse practice act.
• Processes physician orders in accordance with state regulations and nurse practice act.
• Administers and assists with self-administration of routine and non-routine medications per orders and regulations.
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD.
• Provides direct resident care and supports residents with daily living activities, behavioral health needs, and personal independence.

Kenntnisse

Medication Admin

Resident Care

Behavior Support

Ausbildung

CPR Certification

First Aid Training

Food Handlers Permit

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Manual

Jobbeschreibung

Pay Rate: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 25.50 Pay Rate Minimum: 21

NOC SHIFT

POSITION SUMMARY

The Specific Needs Medication Technician provides medication services, direct residentcare, supports behaviorinterventions, and assists in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocialenvironment for residents. The Specific NeedsMedication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living,housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for thedaily operation of the medication room and medication servicesas directed by theHealth Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, stateregulations and the nurse practice act.
• Processes physician medication and treatment ordersin accordance with state regulations and the nursepractice act.
• Administers and assistswith the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and thenurse practice act.
• Completes simpletreatments and monitorsresidents as directedby the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practiceact.
• Support residents with behavioral healthor cognitive needs, utilizing de-escalation and behaviormitigation strategies.
• Maintains accuraterecords of medication and treatment servicesprovided or omitted,including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.
• Coordination with pharmacies for medication ordersand refills.
• Reports all medication errors per policy.Completes notifications timelyand all required forms.
• Reports and records changesin resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physicianand family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completesall incident forms.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and familiesregarding medication and care services.
• Providesdirect resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence, andpersonal choice, regularly observesresidents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changesto health services leadershipor Executive Director.
• Provides care services as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.
• Coordinates personalcare services with co-workers assistingwith lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
• Participates in care planningmeetings and reinforces interventions to maximizeresident abilities andinterests.
• 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 controlpractices and promptlyreports any unsafe conditionsor equipment to immediate supervisor.
• Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, providesresident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up andmaintenance.
• Assists in lifting, moving,and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident’scooperative service plan.
• Assists with tours, move-ins,move-outs, and transfers.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergencyresponse procedures per policy and state regulations.
• Properly storesmedications and equipmentand keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes outdatedor discontinued medications to return to the pharmacyor disposal per policy.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates Core Valuesof Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
• Protects privacyand confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, andcompany information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secureworking environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

One or more years of personalcare experience with older adultspreferred or as required by state regulations. Must hold staterequired medication pass certification or other requiredcertification, complete state required delegation and/or trainingrequirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency. Musthave current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit asrequired by state regulations. Must complete all state required trainings.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledgeand skills obtainedthrough a combination of education, training, and experience.