Med Tech - PRN

Harmony Senior Services•Hershey, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community and assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes responding to resident needs, reporting concerns, maintaining medication records and supplies, and supporting residents’ transitions, activities, and daily routines. The position requires working a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Be organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Be a contributing member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Lift up to 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Remain calm and competent during emergencies.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Report incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed by a supervisor, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining rooms.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assist new residents with move-in transitions and provide emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate with resident family or responsible parties as needed about changes, and report in the Daily Log.
Document all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD, documenting them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.