Experienced Med Tech- 1st Shift

Morningside of Anderson•Anderson, SC

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to join Morningside of Anderson. The role provides hands-on care and physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. The position combines caregiver duties with medication assistance, resident observation and documentation, and support with activities of daily living. Additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse's Aid certification preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
First Aid certification preferred.
Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift, know where they are, and physically check on them throughout the shift.
Observe, report, and document resident symptoms and changes in condition, including changes to skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and activity participation.
Respond promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
Notify the supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator when a resident's care needs increase.
Assist with continence management and properly dispose of continence products to maintain sanitation in resident suites and community restrooms.
Serve and collect food trays, assist residents as needed, and report meal refusals or loss of appetite.
Maintain cleanliness of residents' rooms and work areas and follow cleanliness, hygiene, and health precautions.
Support residents' independence, dignity, and physical safety.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, and eating, as instructed.
Engage residents in life skills and other life-enrichment activities.
Greet and assist customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
Complete resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Review service plans to learn pertinent resident information.
Assist with and observe medications and treatments using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Document and initial medication forms as medications are given, including documentation of refusals or missed doses.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information, including medication information.
Report resident concerns identified while assisting with medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator.
Restock the medication cart after medication passes and assist in checking medications regardless of packaging system.
Count narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintain and clean the Medication Room, medication charts, and treatment carts, including checking neatness, cleanliness, medication availability, and expired medications.
Follow the medication refill process.
Participate in developing Service Plans and completing monthly updates.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
Immediately report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.