Med Tech
About The Position
The Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide monitors residents’ health and well-being and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. The role includes 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 position supports resident care through assessment and Personalized Service Plan (PSP) processes, documentation and follow-through when clinical needs change, monthly wellness visits, and monitoring changes in medication or service levels. It also assists with obtaining residents’ 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.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, including peak service delivery days and times.
- Must have demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify residents’ ongoing needs and services through the assessment and Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process.
- Ensure appropriate follow-through and documentation when a resident’s clinical care needs change.
- Support the Wellness Nurse in completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSPs so they accurately reflect each resident.
- Inform the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of changes in medication or service level 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.
- Provide medication care assistance and administration.
- Communicate with resident support services and families.
- Maintain clinical quality assurance and demonstrate and support the wellness elements of Phoenix programs and services.
- Provide leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
