Med Tech (LLAM) - Memory Care- 3-11pm

Harmony Senior Services•Hockessin, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech LLAM-certified provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community, as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing
Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually
Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned
Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile
Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies

Responsibilities

Assists residents with activities of daily living
Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)
Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor
Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals
Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
Attendance to all medication trainings scheduled
Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directed
Pass all medication administration observations
Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log
Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes.
Reports in Daily Log
Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily Log
Other duties as assigned