Medication Tech | PRN

Harmony Senior Services•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication 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 responding to resident calls and emergencies, reporting resident care concerns, supporting activities and meals, performing housekeeping duties, and communicating resident status and community information. The Medication Tech also supports new residents during move-in, attends medication training, maintains and audits the medication cart, coordinates medication reorders, and documents medication administration and exceptions in the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log. Other duties may be assigned.

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 and all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organization skills and ability to 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 coworkers.
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.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Ability to represent the community positively and professionally.
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 related to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and transportation to and from dining and activities.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and other issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist with planning and conducting resident activity programs; check residents and support 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 and provide emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings and complete required medication administration observations and cart audits.
Maintain the medication cart as directed.
Communicate medication-related resident needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate changes to resident families or representatives as needed; report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD and in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Follow confidentiality policies concerning release of resident information.
Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.