Med Tech - Full-Time - Evening Shift

Ginger Cove • Annapolis, MD

6d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being. Full-Time 32-40 hours a week + SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL for working weekends!!! CNA and Med Tech Certification Required!! Ginger Cove is currently seeking Full-Time Certified Medication Technicians with their CNA (Evening Shift 2:45PM-11:15PM; Schedule includes working alternating weekends) to support our Assisted Living departments. The Medication Technician is responsible for working in accordance with established policies and procedures, and/or special instruction from the Director of Nursing or Delegating Nurse. Assists with the administration of medications under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current certification as Medication Technician in the state of Maryland.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum two years’ experience as Medication Technician; geriatric experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified time-frame.
• Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and tact in dealing with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the attainment of Ginger Cove Mission Statement takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Safely prepare, administer, and chart oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same.
• Check and prepare each dose immediately preceding administration.
• Provide bathing, oral care, grooming, clothing, and other personal hygiene services for the residents.
• Care for incontinent residents.
• Follow administration protocol:
• Check medication with transcribed or original order.
• Check all information on label or package for accuracy and clarity.
• Clearly identify the resident with proper medication.
• Consider the following when administering a medication:
• General use of the medication;
• Therapeutic action;
• Usual dosage;
• Factors modifying dosage and effects;
• Precautions and contraindications;
• Antidote, if known;
• Route and frequency of administration;
• Signs of deterioration of the medication.
• Check with the Charge Nurse if there are any questions regarding any medication.
• Record administration of the medication on resident’s medication administration record. Discard medication refused or otherwise not given and record on medication administration record.
• Report medication errors or reactions to medications immediately to the Charge Nurse, who, in turn, reports to the resident’s attending physician and completes the necessary documentation.
• Obtain vital signs and recognizes their significance in drug therapy.
• Provide nourishment, fluids and feeding as assigned.
• Assist in ambulatory and transferring efforts for assigned residents.
• Collect specimens as assigned.
• Sign and has access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet.
• Administer medication only upon a written physician’s order.
• Maintain safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Encourage independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation.
• Attend in-service training and education session, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full, comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental & vision) - Full-time only
• Ancillary benefit options
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
• Accrual-based, paid-leave program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Employee recognition incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees