Medication Technician 2nd Shift

Platinum Communities•Sun Prairie, WI

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides high-quality personal care and service to residents and tenants while supporting their personal choices and following applicable regulations and established best practices. The role is responsible for the safe and accurate administration, management, documentation, storage, and disposal of medications, as well as direct resident care and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. The Medication Technician reviews and follows Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), assists residents with activities of daily living, monitors for medication reactions and changes in condition, and promptly reports concerns to a supervising nurse or manager. The position also supports activities, dietary, housekeeping, and other departments, and mentors and trains new caregiving staff. The role requires protecting resident confidentiality and following HIPAA and community policies.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Successful completion of CBRF medication administration training and required CBRF core trainings: Standard Precautions, Fire Safety, First Aid/Choking, and Resident Rights.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, dependable, and team oriented.
Understanding of and commitment to HIPAA and confidentiality protocols.
Flexible and available to work beyond regularly scheduled hours and on weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to learn new technology.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Nice To Haves

Previous caregiving experience in a CBRF or RCAC setting.

Responsibilities

Administer medications according to the Six Rights of Medication Administration and applicable CBRF/RCAC guidelines and DHS regulations.
Monitor residents and tenants for medication side effects or adverse reactions and report changes to the supervising nurse or manager.
Maintain accurate medication records and documentation, and properly store, secure, and dispose of medications.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and ambulation.
Review and follow each resident's or tenant's Individualized Service Plan before assuming care responsibilities.
Promptly report observed or suspected changes in residents' conditions, behavior, or needs.
Build supportive and respectful relationships with residents and families.
Maintain clean, organized, safe, and sanitary living spaces; perform light housekeeping such as tidying rooms, making beds, doing laundry, and disinfecting surfaces.
Assist dietary staff with meal setup, tray delivery, and residents' dining needs as needed.
Encourage resident participation in activities and assist with events.
Cooperate with maintenance and other team members to promote a pleasant and safe community environment.
Mentor and train new caregiving staff, demonstrate tasks and best practices, and support new hires during onboarding.
Communicate trainee progress and development needs to supervisors.
Protect resident information in accordance with HIPAA and community policies, limit access to information to work-related needs, secure records, and report suspected privacy breaches.
Attend mandatory meetings and ongoing in-service opportunities and meet annual continuing-education requirements under DHS regulations.
Communicate and work cooperatively to meet resident and tenant needs, and respond promptly and positively to requests for assistance.
Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
Follow proper protocols during emergency situations and support a dignified, respectful, and caring atmosphere.
Perform other duties as assigned.