Med Tech-Afternoon Shift-Cottage

American House Senior Living Communities•Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician is responsible for administering medications to residents safely, accurately, and in a timely manner. This role involves documenting medication administration, conducting shift reports, maintaining the security of medications, and providing direct care to residents. The position also includes assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), housekeeping tasks, and ensuring resident safety and well-being. The Medication Technician acts as a liaison between residents, families, and healthcare professionals, contributing to a supportive and enriching environment for seniors.

Requirements

Administer medications according to physician orders.
Document medication administration accurately.
Conduct shift change reports.
Maintain security of medication cart and narcotic keys.
Perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Provide care and services to assigned residents.
Assist other caregivers as needed.
Work collaboratively with peers and team members.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Maintain professional demeanor with residents and families.
Report suspected abuse to licensed staff immediately.
Utilize safe transfer techniques.
Participate in resident-centered activities program.
Care for sensory enhancement devices.
Complete housekeeping tasks.
Wash residents' laundry.
Escort residents and coordinate transportation.
Assist residents with personal correspondence/telephone usage.
Observe and report changes in residents' condition.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds.
Monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Assist with dining tasks.
Assist residents with eating.
Respond to emergencies promptly and calmly.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
Document provision of services.
Use tactful communication techniques.
Follow up on complaints, problems, and concerns.
Act as an ambassador and public relations representative.
Communicate with physicians and third-party specialists.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Demonstrate appreciation of resident heritage and values.
Understand the aging process.
Collaborate with associates in other departments.
Participate in assigned projects or committees.

Responsibilities

Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy.
Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift.
Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other caregivers as needed.
Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
Provides assistance with Activities of Daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating and ambulation/mobility.
Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.
Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom.
Washing residents’ laundry as needed.
Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone usage when requested.
Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
Assists residents without swallowing difficulty with eating.
Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner.
Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
Documents provision of services on company forms.
Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.
Communicates with physicians and third party specialists, such as homecare providers, labs and hospice professionals.
Copies special paperwork or forms.
Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.
Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.