Medication Technician Memory Care - Swing Shift

Maple Glen Assisted Living•Shelton, WA

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About The Position

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care in a memory care setting, helping maintain a positive physical and psychosocial environment. The role supports 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 also helps promote residents’ dignity, independence, choice, privacy, and safety.

Requirements

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.
Hold a Food Handlers permit when required by state regulations.
Complete all state-required trainings as necessary.
Have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage daily medication room operations and medication services as directed by the HSD.
Process physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
Administer routine and non-routine medications and assist residents with self-administration according to 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.
Coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
Report medication errors according to policy.
Report and document changes in resident condition, incidents, and accidents to the appropriate parties; complete incident forms.
Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services.
Provide direct resident care, observe residents’ physical and mental conditions, and report changes to the appropriate director.
Provide care services as directed by each resident’s cooperative service plan.
Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and individual rights.
Follow fire safety and infection control practices and report unsafe conditions or equipment.
Serve meals, assist residents at mealtime, deliver trays, and help clean and maintain dining and kitchen areas.
Assist with lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by care plans.
Assist with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers; coordinate personal care with coworkers 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 pharmacy return or disposal according to policy.
Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the company’s values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust; support a dignified and caring atmosphere; protect confidential information; and maintain a safe and secure working environment.