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

Harmony Senior Services•Hockessin, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech 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. Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents.
Assists with the administration of prescribed medications.
Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Reports incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals.
Performs housekeeping duties.
Responds 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 activities.
Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities.
Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns.
Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assists new residents with move-in transition and provides emotional support.
Attends all medication trainings.
Completes medication cart audits and maintains the medication cart.
Passes all medication administration observations.
Communicates medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log.
Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, and communicates with resident family/RP as needed.
Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documents on EMAR and Daily Log.
Performs other duties as assigned.