Med Tech- Part Time- 3pm-11pm

Harmony Senior Services•Waldorf, MD

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents, and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes responding to resident requests and emergency alerts, monitoring residents, reporting concerns, and communicating resident status and community information to appropriate personnel. The Med Tech also supports resident activities, dining, housekeeping, move-in transitions, and medication documentation and inventory processes. The position requires attendance at medication trainings and annual education, successful medication administration observations and cart audits, and compliance with community policies, confidentiality requirements, and supervisor direction. The employee must maintain a professional and considerate manner with residents, visitors, and coworkers and represent the community positively.

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.
Satisfactory completion of two medication observations annually.
Satisfactory completion of assigned medication cart audits.
Attendance at four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organization skills and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate conduct toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living and provide quality care to residents.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform directed housekeeping duties in resident apartments and community areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs and escort residents to dining and activities.
Check on residents and encourage attendance at meals and activities; check on ill residents and report status or concerns.
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 and complete required medication administration education.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass 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 medication changes to resident families or representatives as needed, and document in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD, documenting them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Follow confidentiality policies concerning the release of resident information.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.