Med Tech - AL 7p-7a

Harmony Senior Services•Morgantown, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for community residents and assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The position requires maintaining a working knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, supporting residents’ daily needs, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate staff. The Med Tech also completes medication documentation, cart audits, and related medication duties, and participates in required training and observations. The role includes housekeeping and resident support duties, responding to calls and emergency alerts, assisting with meals and activities, checking on residents, and supporting new residents during move-in. The Med Tech must follow confidentiality policies, communicate professionally with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors, and remain calm and competent during emergencies. The posting identifies the schedule as 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and requires willingness to work 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.
Organization and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute as a member of 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 name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Ability to 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 and provide quality care.
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, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
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.
Follow confidentiality policies concerning release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities; check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their 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, complete assigned medication cart audits, maintain the medication cart, and 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 with resident families or representatives as needed about changes, and report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document all exceptions to the HCD and in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.