Med Tech | Part Time | 7a - 3p

Harmony Senior Services•Chester, VA

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 requires knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, accurate documentation, communication of resident needs and status, and prompt response to resident calls and emergencies. The Med Tech also supports resident activities, housekeeping, dining, appointments, admissions, transfers, and new-resident transitions. The position is part time, with a listed schedule of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and requires willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, 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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers.
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.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community positively and professionally.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including safe lifting and transfers.
Administer prescribed medications within the established scope of practice and document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, status changes, medication needs, and medication exceptions to appropriate individuals, including the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED, and document as required.
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, and help residents travel to and from activities and the dining room.
Check on residents, support attendance at meals and activities, and monitor ill residents, reporting 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, pass medication administration observations, complete assigned medication cart audits, and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Re-order medications, fax orders to the pharmacy, communicate with resident families or representatives as needed about changes, and document reports in the Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.