Second Shift Certified Medication Technician

Benton House of Sugar Hill•Sugar Hill, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Care/Medication Technician for Benton House of Sugar Hill. The role provides hands-on care and physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. The position combines resident care responsibilities with medication assistance and documentation. The job description also notes that duties may include other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

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 for a designated group of residents during the shift, know their whereabouts, and physically check on them throughout the shift.
Observe, report, and document changes in residents’ symptoms and conditions, including skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and activity participation.
Respond promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
Notify a supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator when a resident’s care needs increase.
Assist with continence management and dispose of products properly to maintain sanitation in resident suites and community restrooms.
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 standard cleanliness, hygiene, and health precautions.
Promote residents’ independence, dignity, and physical safety; assist 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 medications and treatments using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Document and initial medication forms as doses are given, including appropriate documentation for refusals or missed doses.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information, including medication information.
Report resident concerns arising during medication assistance to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator.
Restock the medication cart after medication passes and assist with checking medications regardless of packaging system.
Count narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Keep the Medication Room, medication charts, and treatment carts neat and clean; ensure medications are available and remove expired medications as appropriate.
Follow the medication refill process.
Participate in developing service plans and providing monthly updates.
Take and record residents’ temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
Immediately report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.