Medication Technician - HCA/CNA/NAR/NAC - Swing

Prestige Care • Vancouver, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care while helping maintain a positive physical and psychosocial environment. The role assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores. Medication services are performed in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act, under the direction of the Health Services Director (HSD).

The technician supports resident dignity, independence, choice, privacy, and confidentiality; observes and reports changes in residents’ physical or mental condition; and works with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, outside services, and coworkers. The position also supports dining services, community safety and infection control, emergency response, and daily community operations.

The position is with Prestige Senior Living - Bridgewood in Vancouver, Washington. The community describes its environment as home-like, team-oriented, supportive, and focused on coaching, collaboration, and career advancement. Full-time team members are eligible for a benefits package; some benefits and PTO accrual are also described for qualifying part-time team members.

Requirements

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults is preferred or required by state regulations.
• Hold state-required medication pass certification or other required certification; complete state-required delegation and/or training requirements and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
• Have word processing skills.
• Hold current CPR certification and First Aid training.
• Have a Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Complete all state-required training as necessary.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults, unless required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the HSD and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
• Process physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with applicable regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Administer and assist with self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders and applicable requirements.
• Complete simple treatments and monitor residents as directed by the HSD.
• Maintain accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in resident clinical records.
• Coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
• Report medication errors according to policy.
• Report and record changes in resident condition, incidents, and accidents to the HSD, physician, and family member as indicated; complete incident forms.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services.
• Provide direct resident care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice; observe residents’ physical and mental conditions and report changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.
• Provide or assist with care services as directed by residents’ cooperative service plans.
• Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and individual rights.
• Follow community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment to the immediate supervisor.
• Serve meals, assist residents at mealtime, deliver resident trays, and help clean and maintain the dining room and kitchen.
• Assist with lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by their service plans.
• Assist with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers; coordinate personal care services with coworkers, assist with lifting, and respond promptly to assistance pages.
• Provide First Aid and initiate emergency response procedures according to policy and state regulations.
• Store medications and equipment properly and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
• Remove outdated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy or disposal according to policy.
• Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
• Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Protect confidential information and records relating to residents, team members, the department, center, community, and company.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe work habits.

Benefits

• Full-time team members: choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• All team members may participate in company retirement plans; company match is available to those meeting hours and service requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Education Reimbursement program.
• Full-time and part-time team members working over 20 hours per week accrue PTO at 0.034 hours per hour during their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED