Medication Technician (ALF)

Elderwood•Town of Vestal, NY

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood Assisted Living at Vestal is seeking a Medication Technician to support residents’ health and well-being. The role provides personal care to meet residents’ physical and emotional needs and assists with residents’ self-administration of medications, excluding injectable medications. The Medication Technician also administers medications and treatments as ordered, supports residents with activities of daily living, monitors and reports changes in condition, and maintains accurate documentation and safe medication practices. The position involves working with residents, nursing personnel, supervisors, visitors, and other staff. Medication Technicians follow residents’ plans of care, facility safety and service standards, confidentiality requirements, and Elderwood’s policies and values. The role also requires completion of Resident Care Assistant training through Relias within 21 days of starting.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass the Elderwood Medication Technician test.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
If working in a Skilled Nursing Facility, a CNA or LNA is required.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to assist with and operate a wheelchair.
Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills.
Empathy and willingness to work as part of a team.
Dependability, patience, a compassionate attitude, and a respectful demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a medication technician training program within the last 12 months.
Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services, with written evidence of certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and assist with safe, proper administration of medications to assigned residents, applying the five rights as applicable.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
Manage storage and distribution of controlled substances and ensure medications are properly placed, labeled, and stored, including in the medication room refrigerator.
Respond promptly to residents’ requests.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, including records related to changes in condition, transfers, and other designated reporting tools.
Report unusual symptoms, changes in condition, daily needs, and resident progress to the Director of Nursing and/or a licensed professional.
Contact an MD, NP, or PA for orders or updates about changes in condition, and update the resident’s representative or emergency contact.
Transfer residents for evaluation when indicated.
Participate in change-of-shift reports and update incoming nursing personnel about residents’ care and needs.
Follow position safety rules and standards of practice, and implement emergency procedures correctly and efficiently.
Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their care plans, needs, and preferences, including bathing, dressing, eating, exercise, housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, toileting, routine skin care, laundry, and personal emergency response; provide supervision for medical supplies or equipment, positioning, and transfers as specified.
Receive a nurse’s report about resident status before providing care and follow resident care plans.
Inform the nurse after providing personal care, weighing residents, and completing other assigned tasks.
Protect residents’ rights, treat residents with respect and kindness, and report facility equipment needing repair, unsafe conditions, or residents’ personal needs to the nurse in charge.
Complete at least 12 hours of annual in-service programs related to resident needs and care.
Respect residents’ personal possessions and help maintain an orderly, pleasant environment.
Protect resident confidentiality and privacy.
Assist with dining-room service for meals as needed and maintain facility service and customer-service standards.
Inform the responsible nurse and document duties performed before leaving for a break or at the end of a shift.
Attend facility and staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Complete the Resident Care Assistant training on Relias, consisting of 22 modules and post-tests scored at 80% or better, within 21 days of the start date.
Use the electronic timekeeping system as directed, arrive on time, attend regularly, and work as scheduled.
Follow the facility dress code, including wearing a name tag at all times, and follow policies for electronic devices and computers.
Support Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values and comply with its code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or the Administrator.