Med Tech (Full-Time)(7a-7p) - Carolina Reserve of Durham

Navion Senior Solutions•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Reserve of Durham, a Navion Senior Living community in Durham, North Carolina, is hiring a Certified Medication Technician for medication administration and resident care oversight in an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. This full-time position works 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every other weekend required. The role involves medication administration and supporting residents’ care while following community procedures, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating changes in residents’ conditions to a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of a State Approved Medication Aide course.
Personal Care Assistant or Certified Nursing Certification required.
Ability to express oneself adequately in written and oral communication and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to oneself or others.
Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment.

Responsibilities

Build positive working relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
Promote and protect residents’ rights, treating residents with dignity and respect.
Attend in-service and education programs and complete continuing education required by state regulations.
Remain calm under stressful conditions.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the community dress code.
Complete documentation in an informative and descriptive manner.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Complete work schedules and assigned tasks according to community policies and procedures.
Operate equipment safely and use only equipment for which training has been completed.
Use infection-control precautions and practices during all activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency procedures and report safety violations.