Med Tech- Part Time- 3pm-11pm

Harmony Senior Services•Waldorf, MD

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 requires maintaining knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, supporting residents with daily routines and activities, responding to calls and emergency alerts, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate staff. The Med Tech also supports medication records, cart audits, pharmacy reorders, and residents’ move-in transitions. Additional duties may be assigned.

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 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 personnel at all levels.
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.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Able to represent the community positively and professionally.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able to 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 pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform directed housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining rooms.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies for 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, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication training; complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations and communicate resident medication needs to the HCD, documenting them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or representatives as needed about changes.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD.
Complete other duties as assigned.