Med-Tech

Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida•Orlando, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med-Tech coordinates residents’ medication-related care with the assisted living facility’s departments, families, and administrative staff. The role supports continuity of care while working within the scope of practice and licensing requirements for the facility. It includes supervising the medication room, medication-pass techniques, documentation, and medication-related care. The facility has at least one Medication Aide on each shift. The posting also includes a separate Caregiver description. Caregivers provide residents with direct personal care and supervision, support activities of daily living, and communicate with other departments to help meet resident needs.

Requirements

Work within the scope of practice and license requirements applicable to the assisted living facility.
Follow state regulations for medication handling and administration.
Follow facility safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions.
Follow employee handbook guidelines, including dress code, conduct, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Keep residents’ charts and facility forms current, including physician orders and incident reports.
Communicate changes in residents’ status and behavior to the appropriate healthcare providers and facility personnel.
Ensure medication documentation is current and accurate, including administration forms, dosage changes, and written confirmation of telephone orders.
Keep the medication room stocked with prescribed continuous, PRN, over-the-counter, and other medications.
Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with pharmacies, when applicable.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed or when requested by the Nurse or Administrator.
Control access to medications and pour, pass, and assist with medication administration in accordance with state regulations.
Coordinate physician and other medical appointments as needed.
Read communication notes between caregiver shifts.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include caregiver duties, and follow employee handbook guidelines.
(Caregiver duties listed separately) Assist residents with activities of daily living according to facility protocols, licensing regulations, and safety guidelines.
Follow proper lifting techniques and universal precautions when providing resident care.
Follow the caregiver duty schedule and each resident’s individual plan of care.
Work as part of a team and assist coworkers as needed during the shift.
Monitor residents’ activities, food intake, functional and psychosocial status, and take action to promote well-being.
Report resident behavior changes immediately to a supervisor and respond to crises according to established protocols.
Document resident status changes, including physical, medication-related, psychosocial, and behavioral changes.
Request assistance and report to the Resident Care Coordinator or Administrator when assigned duties cannot be completed.
Promote open communication among healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.