Med Tech - Memory Care

Harmony Senior Services•Hope Mills, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with prescribed medication administration within the established scope of practice. The role supports residents’ daily routines, safety, well-being, and transitions into the community while following applicable policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements. The Med Tech communicates resident status and care concerns to appropriate personnel, supports medication administration and documentation, maintains medication carts, and assists with activities, meals, housekeeping, and resident calls. The role requires completion of medication training and observations, participation in required in-services and meetings, and a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays. The position requires extended periods of walking and standing and the ability to lift, push, carry, and safely transfer residents.

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 and 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.
Able to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Able to represent the community positively and professionally.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice and follow relevant policies and procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate personnel, 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 when releasing 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 personnel.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assist new residents with the move-in transition and provide 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.
Re-order medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate medication changes to resident families or responsible parties as needed, and report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD, documenting them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.