Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living • Decatur, AL

3d

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. 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 by identifying ongoing needs through the assessment and Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process, documenting changes in clinical care needs, and assisting the Wellness Nurse with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates. The Med Tech also helps obtain residents’ monthly weights and vital signs and assists with resident care as needed.

The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other weekend. The salary is $18.00–$19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be a certified Medication Aide and/or meet state requirements for a medication aide.
• Must have demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, and be available during peak service delivery days and times.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in assisted living, dementia care, or skilled nursing is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• Knowledge and experience in the assisted living industry and dementia care or skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents’ ongoing needs and services through the assessment and Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process.
• Ensure proper follow-through and documentation when residents have a change in clinical care needs.
• Support the Wellness Nurse by 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.
• Provide medication care assistance and administration.
• Communicate with resident support services and families.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance and demonstrate and support wellness program elements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed