Med Tech | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Hanover, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with residents’ activities of daily living and assists with prescribed medication administration within the established scope of practice. The role requires maintaining knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, responding to residents’ needs and emergency alerts, and communicating and documenting resident and medication information. The Med Tech also supports resident activities, housekeeping, dining, and transitions into the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually and all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication-administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and co-workers; represent the community positively and professionally.
Walk and stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds and push or carry up to 25 pounds; safely lift and transfer residents using 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.
Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays, and remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and with getting to and from the dining room and activities.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice and document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Maintain the medication cart, complete assigned cart audits, and pass medication administration observations.
Communicate medication-related resident needs to the HCD, document in the Daily Log, reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate changes to resident families or responsible parties as needed.
Report medication exceptions and resident incidents, care concerns, or status changes to appropriate individuals and document as required.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts; check on residents, including residents who are ill, and report concerns.
Support resident activity programs and check that residents attend meals and activities.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assist new residents with the move-in transition and provide emotional support.
Follow confidentiality policies and maintain working knowledge of position-related policies and procedures.
Attend medication trainings, required in-services, and staff meetings; perform other duties as assigned.