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

Harmony Senior Services•McDonough, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication 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 role also supports residents’ daily routines, activities, safety, communication, and move-in transitions. The Medication Tech follows applicable policies and confidentiality requirements, documents medication administration and resident information, and reports concerns to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Complete four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate conduct toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Ability 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.
Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration of 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 with travel to and from dining rooms and activities.
Report incidents, care concerns, and resident 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; 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 training and complete assigned medication cart audits; maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations and communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD, documenting them in the Daily Log.
Re-order medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate with resident families or representatives as needed about changes, and report 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.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.