Certified Med Tech ~ Peoria

MorningStar Careers•Peoria, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MorningStar Senior Living is hiring a Certified Med Tech for its senior living community in Peoria. The Med Care Manager/QMAP administers, passes, and documents prescribed medications under the direction of the Wellness Director and in accordance with physician orders and applicable state medication-administration regulations. The role includes learning residents’ medication preferences and supporting their care, comfort, privacy, dignity, safety, and well-being. The posting lists both full-time and part-time schedules: full-time Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; part-time Sunday and Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pay is $19.00–$21.00, based on experience. A valid Arizona caregiver certification is required. The position also assists with residents’ care and treatment needs, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls. The Med Tech works with licensed nurses, recognizes changes in residents’ conditions, and acts within the limits of delegated tasks and company policies.

Requirements

Must have a valid Arizona caregiver certification.
Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
First Aid certification as required by assisted-living-facility regulations.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read and write English, interpret workplace documents, communicate effectively in English, and follow written and oral directions.
Must use good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Must work with licensed nurses, understand limitations, and not exceed delegated tasks.
Knowledge of medication-administration procedures and universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination.
Must demonstrate the company’s stated core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
Experience working in assisted living or memory care, with a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted-living setting.
Minimum three years of senior-living experience.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document routinely prescribed medications according to the medication administration record, physician orders, applicable regulations, and the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy in a timely manner, generally seven days before supplies run out, and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if ordered medications do not arrive.
Document medications in the resident’s medical record immediately after administration, and date and initial the bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to a licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs, as 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, and help assure their physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may harm residents.
Assist with resident care and treatment tasks, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.
Attend monthly community in-service education and training as required.