Medication Tech

Elegance Senior Living•Cherry Grove Township, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for providing medication administration and resident care services in accordance with established service plans and physician orders. The Medication Tech will document daily tasks, observed changes in resident condition, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. This position also involves participating in meal services, managing supervised staff, maintaining certifications, and adhering to quality assurance and safety programs. Fostering teamwork and a positive environment is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

Follows the services outlined in each resident’s service plan.
Passes resident medications in accordance with physician orders and as stated on the Medication Administration Record.
Documents completion of tasks delivered on a daily basis.
Documents observed change in condition in accordance with local rules and regulations and policies.
Responsible for communicating with other Medication Aides about resident needs for consistent quality.
Participates in meal service including serving, clearing, and cleaning the dining room.
Manages staff under their supervision during working hours.
Maintain the proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies which include on-going in-service trainings, accreditations, specific coursework and certifications.
Follows and complies with the quality assurance program and take steps to ensure services delivered are complete and designed for each resident.
Reports identified issues not supporting quality services to immediate supervisor for correction.
Follows all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered for all residents.
Involves resident care and documentation, compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Works in a safe manner, supports other employees in working in a safe manner and unsafe actions are corrected.
Compliant with Safety Committee Standards.
Should workplace injuries occur, when required, assists the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with the investigation, return to work, and management of the injured worker communication with care provider and the Management Company.
Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Responsibilities

Pass resident medications in accordance with physician orders and the Medication Administration Record.
Document completion of daily tasks.
Document observed changes in resident condition.
Communicate with other Medication Aides about resident needs.
Participate in meal service, including serving, clearing, and cleaning the dining room.
Manage staff under their supervision during working hours.
Maintain proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, including ongoing in-service trainings, accreditations, specific coursework, and certifications.
Comply with the quality assurance program and take steps to ensure services delivered are complete and designed for each resident.
Report identified issues not supporting quality services to the immediate supervisor for correction.
Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered, including resident care and documentation, compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Work in a safe manner, support other employees in working safely, and correct unsafe actions.
Assist with investigations, return to work, and management of injured workers following workplace injuries.
Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative, assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.