Med Tech | Part Time | 11p-7a

Harmony Senior Services•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$21 - $24•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 also includes monitoring and reporting resident status, documenting medication administration, maintaining medication carts, assisting with resident activities and transitions, and completing housekeeping tasks as directed. The Med Tech must follow applicable policies and confidentiality requirements, attend required training and meetings, and respond promptly to resident requests and emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass 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.
Be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Be able to 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.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
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.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, or other issues to appropriate individuals.
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 regarding 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 regarding resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate medication-related resident needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Re-order medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate with resident families or representatives as needed regarding changes, 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.