Care Attendant /Medication Tech 3p-11p

Garden Estates of Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Position Summary: Medication Techs/Med Techs primarily focus on medication administration and related duties/tasks under the supervision of a nurse and the RN Delegator, following the guidelines provided by Senior Solutions Management Group and State Regulations. This position reports to the Wellness Director. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Essential Functions: Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines as directed by the Wellness Director. Preparing medications, ensuring proper dosages and administration times, documenting medication given, and monitoring patients for reactions. Assist with other patient care tasks and maintain medication inventory. Reports any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation to the Wellness Director. Responds quickly to all emergencies. Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members. Provides educational meetings for residents and staff as requested by Supervisor. Understands role in the Safety & Disaster Plan. Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information. Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings. Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices. Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and co-workers. Adheres to all policies and procedures of SSMG. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Home Health Aid, Personal Care Aid, Private Caregiver
Must be trainable and available for onsite training, medication training by RN Delegator
Must be flexible with scheduling and have transportation to and from work for scheduled shifts
Position also requires resident care when not assisting with medication administration

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines as directed by the Wellness Director.
Preparing medications, ensuring proper dosages and administration times, documenting medication given, and monitoring patients for reactions.
Assist with other patient care tasks and maintain medication inventory.
Reports any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation to the Wellness Director.
Responds quickly to all emergencies.
Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members.
Provides educational meetings for residents and staff as requested by Supervisor.
Understands role in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
Adheres to all policies and procedures of SSMG.
Performs other duties as assigned.