Med Tech | Full Time

Harmony Senior Services•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for community residents and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role requires maintaining knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, supporting residents’ daily routines and activities, responding to calls and emergencies, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate individuals. The Med Tech also performs housekeeping duties and supports medication documentation, audits, training, and coordination with pharmacies and residents’ families or representatives.

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.
Satisfactory completion of two medication observations annually.
Satisfactory completion of assigned medication cart audits.
Attendance at 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.
Ability to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate manner toward 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.
Wear the designated uniform, including a 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, or issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining areas as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the 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 and provide emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate medication changes to residents’ families or representatives as needed; document these actions 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 other duties as assigned.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.