Medication Tech (Med Tech) | Full-Time | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Harmony Senior Services•Roanoke, IL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The position also includes responding to resident needs, reporting and documenting resident and medication information, maintaining the medication cart, and supporting community activities and housekeeping as directed. The Med Tech must maintain knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, follow confidentiality requirements, attend required medication trainings and staff meetings, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and the nursing team. The role requires working a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers.
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, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Able to represent the community positively and professionally.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and movement to and from dining and activities.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and shared 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.
Check on residents, encourage attendance at meals and activities, and check on ill residents; report status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers verbally and in writing.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings and complete assigned medication cart audits; maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Re-order medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate medication changes to resident families or representatives as needed, and report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration in the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD, documenting them in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.