Certified Med Tech/Caregiver Dual Role ~ Las Vegas

MorningStar Careers•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MorningStar Senior Living is hiring for a dual Med Tech and Caregiver role in a senior living community in Las Vegas. The position is primarily focused on medication administration, with caregiver duties as a secondary responsibility. The Med Tech rate is $19.50 per hour; Caregiver duties are paid at $18.50 per hour while working in that capacity. A valid Nevada Med Tech certification is required. The schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday through Monday. The Med Care Manager/QMAP administers, pours, passes, and documents prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes ordering medications, monitoring residents for reactions and side effects, taking and recording vital signs when required, and promptly reporting medication errors or concerns. Caregiver duties include supporting residents with daily care, comfort, safety, and well-being while maintaining their privacy, dignity, and respect.

Requirements

Valid Med Tech certification in the state of Nevada.
Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and write English and to understand and follow written and oral directions.
Good communication skills and ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Ability to make decisions with residents’ interests at heart and support company policies and decisions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Ability to work with licensed nurses, understand role limitations, and avoid exceeding delegated tasks.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and required procedures.
Understanding of universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination.
Demonstration of the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Must attend monthly in-service education and training and continuing education as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in health care.
Experience working in assisted living or memory care and a good work record.
Experience administering medications in an assisted living setting.
At least three years of senior living experience.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document regularly prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, and the five rights for safe medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy in a timely manner and notify the Wellness Director if medications do not arrive.
Document administered medications in residents’ medical records and date and initial medication bubble packs after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications when ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with development and review of residents’ care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may harm residents.
Help ensure residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist residents with toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving between areas, and responding to calls.