Medication Technician - PM

Description

• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays
• all safety/lifting and transferring techniques - escorting them to/from meals, activities, or
• Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including
• Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed
• Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and
• in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements
• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect,
• Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following
• Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any
• Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verifying
• Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and
• Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and
• documenting the reason(s) why
• Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills - prepare medications for distribution
• Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents
• Maintain clear, accurate, complete and confidential records on resident medication and care

Requirements

• up to 24 hours in advance
• Must meet health requirements, including TB
• shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to
• dosages with physician prior to dispensing
• Active First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician

Benefits

• bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinence products, etc.)
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance