Med Tech
About The Position
Neighborhood at Decatur is seeking a Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide. The Med Tech monitors residents’ health and well-being and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Duties include medication care assistance and administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while supporting the wellness elements of Phoenix programs and services. The role supports resident care by identifying ongoing needs through assessments and Personalized Service Plans (PSPs), documenting changes in clinical care needs, assisting the Wellness Nurse with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates, and notifying the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of medication or service-level changes that may affect care tiers or lead to a move-out. The Med Tech also assists with monthly weights and vital signs and provides resident care as needed.
Requirements
- Must be a certified Medication Aide and/or meet state requirements for a medication aide.
- Must demonstrate leadership capabilities.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, and be available during peak service-delivery days and times.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in assisted living and dementia care or skilled nursing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor residents’ health and well-being and provide leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.
- Assist with medication care, including assistance and administration.
- Communicate with resident support services and families.
- Maintain clinical quality assurance and support wellness program elements.
- Identify residents’ ongoing needs and services through the assessment and Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process.
- Ensure follow-through and documentation when residents have changes in clinical care needs.
- Support the Wellness Nurse in completing clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSPs to accurately reflect each resident.
- Inform the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of medication or service-level changes that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out.
- Assist with obtaining monthly weights and vital signs for each resident before the monthly wellness visit is completed.
- Assist with resident care as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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