Med Tech | Part Time | 11p-7a

Harmony Senior Services•Independence, MO

13h

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with residents’ activities of daily living and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role requires maintaining knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, responding to resident needs and emergency alerts, and communicating and documenting resident status and medication-related information. The Med Tech also supports resident activities, housekeeping, dining, and transitions for new residents, while following confidentiality policies and working as part of the nursing team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both 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.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Be organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute as a 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 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
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 positively and professionally.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assist residents with activities of daily living.
Assist with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies concerning 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.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing 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 orders to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or representatives as needed about changes; document reports in the Daily Log.
Document all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Report medication exceptions to the HCD and document them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.