Med Tech | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Spring Hill, FL

1d•Onsite

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 emergency alerts, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate personnel. The Med Tech also helps with housekeeping, meal and activity attendance, new-resident transitions, medication documentation and reordering, and maintenance of the medication cart.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both 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.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Be organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Hold CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community positively and professionally.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and prescribed medication administration within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and other issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies when handling resident information.
Escort residents to and from the dining room and activities, and check that residents attend meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers verbally and in writing.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
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, and communicate medication changes to resident families or responsible parties as needed.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD and in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.