Medication Technician (ALF)

Elderwood•Vestal, NY

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a Medication Technician to support the health and well-being of residents in an assisted living facility (ALF). The role involves providing personal care to meet residents’ physical and emotional needs and assisting with self-administration of medications, excluding injectable medications. Medication Technicians administer medications and treatments as ordered, support residents with activities of daily living according to their care plans and preferences, monitor and report changes in condition, and maintain accurate documentation. They also help provide a safe, respectful, orderly environment and follow facility policies, safety practices, confidentiality requirements, and Elderwood’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass the Elderwood Medication Technician test.
Have strong verbal communication skills.
Be able to assist with and operate a wheelchair.
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and customer-service skills.
Display empathy and willingness to work as part of a team.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
If working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), hold a CNA or LNA qualification.

Nice To Haves

Proof of 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 or assist with safe and proper medication administration to assigned residents, following applicable medication-administration rights.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
Manage the storage and distribution of controlled-substance medications and ensure medication is properly placed, labeled, and stored, including in the medication-room refrigerator.
Respond promptly to resident requests.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, including applicable e-interact, change-in-condition, transfer, and STOP and WATCH documentation.
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 regarding changes in condition, and update the resident’s representative or emergency contact.
Arrange resident transfers for evaluation when indicated.
Participate in change-of-shift reports and update incoming nursing personnel about residents’ care and needs.
Follow safety rules and standards of practice, implement emergency procedures correctly, and help ensure the safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their plans of care, individual needs, and preferences, including bathing, dressing, eating, exercise, housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, toileting, personal emergency response, routine skin care, and laundering clothing; provide supervision for medical supplies or equipment, positioning, and transferring as applicable.
Receive a nurse’s report on resident status before providing care and follow plans of care for daily living and personal care services.
Inform the nurse after providing personal care, weighing residents, and completing other assigned services or tasks.
Protect resident rights and treat residents with respect and kindness.
Report facility equipment needing repair, unsafe conditions, and residents’ personal needs to the nurse in charge.
Complete at least 12 hours of in-service programs annually.
Respect residents’ personal possessions and help maintain an orderly, pleasant environment.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information and respect resident 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 (PPE) as required.
Complete Resident Care Assistant (RCA) training through Relias: 22 modules with a score of at least 80% on post-tests 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 comply with policies governing electronic devices, computers, and tablets.
Abide by Elderwood’s mission, vision, values, business code of conduct, compliance policies, and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or Administrator.