Med Tech | Part Time | 7a - 3p

Harmony Senior Services•Chester, VA

1d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role also involves supporting residents’ daily routines and activities, responding to requests for assistance, reporting resident concerns, and maintaining accurate medication and care documentation. The Med Tech communicates resident medication needs and status to appropriate staff, manages medication-related records and reorders, assists with resident transitions, and completes required medication training, observations, and cart audits. The position also includes housekeeping duties and requires a professional, considerate approach to residents, visitors, and coworkers.

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.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Communicate effectively 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.
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.
Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
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 the 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 status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers verbally and in writing.
Assist new residents with move-in transitions and provide 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, and communicate changes to resident families or representatives as needed; document 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.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.