Med Tech | Full Time

Harmony Senior Services•Fredericksburg, VA

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes responding to resident calls and emergency alerts, monitoring residents, reporting concerns and status updates, supporting meals and activities, assisting with move-in transitions, and performing housekeeping duties as directed. The Med Tech maintains medication records, communicates medication needs and changes, reorders medications, completes medication cart audits, attends medication training, and passes medication administration observations. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality, following policies and supervisor instructions, completing required in-services and meetings, and representing the community professionally. The position is based at 60 Brimley Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406, and pays $20.00–$23.00 per hour.

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 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 as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Lift up to 50 pounds and push or carry up to 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 all required in-services and staff meetings.
Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assist residents with activities of daily living.
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 and care concerns to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and the dining room, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding 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 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, communicate changes to resident families or RPs 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.
Complete other duties as assigned.