Full time and PRN Certified Medication Tech II

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

19d•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Medication Technician administers medications within the scope of their license and provides assigned residents with daily care and services according to their care plans. The role works under the general supervision of a licensed nurse and supports residents in a skilled nursing community. Training is available. Shifts include days and evenings with rotating weekends; PRN work is also available. The position includes medication administration and documentation, personal care, assistance with mobility and meals, monitoring and reporting residents’ health and emotional conditions, responding to resident requests, supporting activities and social engagement, and maintaining a safe environment. Team members are expected to provide courteous, responsive, timely, and caring service in accordance with the facility’s Platinum Service® principles and policies.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a CNA license with 1,000 or more hours obtained and/or a Medication Technician II license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Be able to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
Be able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients.
Be able to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
Be able to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach; fine motor skills are required.
Be able to execute tasks independently, express yourself clearly verbally, concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions, and meet visual acuity and hearing alertness requirements.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Assist with or administer medications according to health care provider instructions, the Medication Administration Record, and the scope of the license.
Document medication administration, effectiveness, and side effects accurately, and report adverse reactions or side effects to a supervisor or Director of Nursing.
Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, and shaving.
Assist in dining rooms with resident care and monitoring, and serve or assist residents with meals.
Initiate and participate in leisure activities, encourage socialization and participation in planned programs, and help residents develop friendships.
Observe and document residents’ health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition; promptly report changes and significant events to the nurse.
Respond courteously and promptly to resident requests and call signals, bells, or intercom systems.
Promote resident safety by following infection-control, blood-borne pathogen, fire-safety, hazardous-material, and other safety practices, and report unsafe situations to the nurse.
Help residents prepare for appointments and social programs.
Assist residents with walking, with or without self-help devices, and provide physical support for transfers and activities of daily living.
Check routinely that residents’ personal care needs are being met in accordance with their wishes.
Provide special resident services offered by the facility.
Take vital signs.
Communicate resident conditions, changes, and concerns to nurses.
Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.