PT Medication Technician

Harmony Senior Services•Chesapeake, VA

5d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for community residents and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes responding to resident calls and emergency alerts, monitoring residents’ wellbeing and participation, supporting activities and transitions, performing housekeeping duties as directed, and communicating and documenting resident and medication information. The technician attends required trainings and meetings, maintains and audits the medication cart, and follows community policies, confidentiality requirements, and supervisor instructions.

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.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able 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 pertaining to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and with travel to and from dining and activities.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform directed housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
Check on residents, ensure attendance at meals and activities, and report concerns about ill residents.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings and required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax orders to the pharmacy, communicate changes to resident families or representatives as needed, and document in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD and in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Perform other duties as assigned.