FT or PT Medication Technician - All Shifts

The Summit of Coralville•Coralville, IA

10d•$22

About The Position

The Medication Technician administers, assists with, or supervises medication administration in accordance with state regulations and physician orders. The role also provides physical and psychosocial support to residents in a way that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality, and oversees the wellness staffing schedule. The Medication Technician reports to the supervisor on duty and the Wellness Director. The position includes medication documentation and security procedures, resident assistance with daily living activities, observation and reporting of changes in residents’ condition, emergency response, infection-control and safety practices, and collaboration with residents, families, and coworkers. The role also plans the wellness staffing schedule, participates in an on-call rotation, and may need to arrange coverage or fill open shifts. Additional duties can include housekeeping, resident transportation and dining assistance, room checks, meetings, and other assigned tasks. The posting lists a full-time schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and part-time opportunities on all shifts. Weekends and holidays are required. Pay is up to $22.00 per hour. Full-time benefits are listed separately.

Requirements

Maintain state certification if required.
Successfully complete state-required education, certificates, and testing for medication aides, as well as the company medication aide skills competency checklist.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, bend, and push a medication cart around the residence.
Complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon supervisor request.
Availability for weekends and holidays.
Availability by phone 24/7 while on call and ability to fill open shifts if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, assist with, or supervise medication administration according to physician orders and applicable state regulations.
Document medication administration on the MAR and verify that records are complete and accurate.
Conduct shift reports with incoming and outgoing staff.
Maintain security of the medication cart and narcotic keys, and conduct narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and mobility.
Work collaboratively with peers and other team members, and maintain a professional demeanor with residents and families.
Report suspected or witnessed abuse to licensed staff immediately.
Use safe transfer techniques and observe and report changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional condition.
Assist residents who have difficulty swallowing with eating and respond promptly and calmly to emergencies, reporting them to the charge nurse or Wellness Director.
Follow infection-control, bloodborne-pathogen, hazardous-communication, and other safety procedures; maintain room cleanliness and report safety or sanitation violations.
Document services on company forms and operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
Plan the wellness staffing schedule preferably one month in advance and no less than two weeks in advance.
Participate in an on-call staffing rotation, find coverage for open shifts, remain available by phone 24/7 while on call, and fill open shifts if needed.
Provide care to assigned residents and assist other wellness associates as needed; support resident-centered activities and care for sensory devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks, resident laundry, room checks, resident rounds, and environmental safety monitoring as needed.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation; assist with correspondence, telephone use, and dining-related tasks as needed.
Attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services; communicate tactfully in sensitive situations and follow up on reported concerns.
Represent the community to guests and visitors, collaborate across departments, participate in assigned projects or committees, and perform related duties.