Experienced Med Tech- 1st Shift

Morningside of Anderson•Anderson, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to join their community at Morningside of Anderson. This role involves providing direct, hands-on care, including physical and emotional support, to residents while ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment. The position requires attentiveness to resident needs, accurate documentation, and prompt response to security systems and resident calls. The Care/Med Tech will also assist with daily living activities, medication administration, and maintaining resident suites and common areas. TerraBella Senior Living is part of a large senior living organization known for its commitment to purpose, hospitality, and connection, offering a full range of lifestyle and care options. The company has been recognized with Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026, emphasizing its focus on culture, growth, and employee development.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Must be 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

Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
Follows re-fill process for medications.
Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.