Med Tech
About The Position
The Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide monitors residents’ health and well-being and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. The role includes medication care assistance or administration, communication with resident support services and families, and maintaining clinical quality assurance while supporting the wellness elements of Phoenix programs and services. The Med Tech identifies residents’ ongoing needs through the assessment and Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process, documents changes in clinical care needs, supports monthly wellness visits and PSP updates, and helps obtain residents’ monthly weights and vital signs. The role also assists with resident care as needed and informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director about changes in medication or service level that could result in a higher tier level or a potential move-out.
Requirements
- Must be a certified Medication Aide and/or meet state requirements for a medication aide.
- Must demonstrate leadership capabilities.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, and be available during peak service-delivery days and times.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and dementia care or skilled nursing are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor residents’ health and well-being and provide leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.
- Assist with or administer medication care.
- Communicate with resident support services and families.
- Maintain clinical quality assurance and support the wellness elements of Phoenix programs and services.
- Identify residents’ ongoing needs and services through the assessment and Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process.
- Ensure proper follow-through and documentation when residents have a change in clinical care needs.
- Support the Wellness Nurse in completing clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSPs so they accurately reflect each resident.
- Inform the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of medication or service-level changes that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out.
- Assist with obtaining monthly weights and vital signs for each resident before the monthly wellness visit is completed.
- Assist with resident care as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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