Med Tech 11pm-7am or 7pm - 7am

TerraBella Durham•Durham, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Care/Medication Technician for its Durham, North Carolina community. The role provides hands-on care and physical and emotional support to residents while helping maintain a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. The position combines resident caregiving responsibilities with medication assistance and documentation. Available schedules are listed as 11 p.m.–7 a.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

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

Provide care to an assigned group of residents and know their whereabouts, checking on them throughout the shift.
Observe, report, and document resident symptoms and changes in condition, including skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and activity participation.
Respond promptly to resident call bells and security system alerts.
Notify a supervisor or Health Care Coordinator when a resident’s care needs increase.
Assist with continence management and dispose of continence products properly to maintain sanitation.
Serve and collect food trays, assist residents as needed, and report meal refusals or loss of appetite.
Maintain cleanliness in 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 residents’ service plans for pertinent information.
Assist with and observe medication and treatment administration using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Document and initial medication records, including appropriate documentation of refused or missed doses.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information, including medication information.
Report resident concerns arising during medication assistance to the Nurse or Health Care Coordinator.
Restock the medication cart after medication passes and assist with medication checks regardless of packaging system.
Count narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Keep the Medication Room, medication charts, and treatment carts clean, neat, and supplied; check medication availability and expiration dates.
Follow the medication refill process.
Participate in developing and updating service plans monthly.
Take and record residents’ temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
Immediately report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, or hazardous chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.