Med Tech | Full Time

Harmony Senior Services•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes monitoring and communicating resident needs and status, documenting medication administration, maintaining medication supplies and cart, and supporting residents with daily routines, activities, and transitions into the community. The Med Tech must follow relevant policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements, and respond promptly to resident requests and emergencies.

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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Able to contribute as a member of 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 during working hours, including a name badge.
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 provide quality care.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position.
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, 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 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 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.
Re-order medications, fax orders to the pharmacy, communicate with residents' families or responsible parties about changes as needed, and document in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document all exceptions to the HCD and in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.