Med Tech - AL 7p-7a

Harmony Senior Services•Morgantown, WV

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes monitoring residents, responding to requests for assistance and emergency alerts, supporting resident activities and transitions, communicating resident status and needs, and completing medication-related documentation and tasks. The Med Tech must follow community policies and confidentiality requirements, attend required trainings and meetings, and represent the community professionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both 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.
Organization and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute to 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 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 in a positive and professional manner.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and with travel to and from dining and activities.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties in resident apartments and community areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist with planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities; check on ill residents and report status or concerns.
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, and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate medication-related resident needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate with resident families or responsible parties about changes as needed, and report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD, EMAR, and Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings; perform other duties as assigned.