Med Tech-Cottage

American House Senior Living Communities•Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

About The Position

The Medication Technician administers medications to residents safely, accurately, and on time under the general direction of the Executive Director and Wellness Director. The role also provides personal care and daily living assistance, supports resident-centered activities, helps maintain residents’ rooms and shared spaces, and communicates changes or concerns to appropriate staff. The technician works collaboratively with coworkers and other departments while treating residents and families with professionalism, tact, and respect.

Requirements

Certified Medication Technician.

Responsibilities

Administer medications according to physician orders recorded on the medication administration record (MAR).
Document administered medications on the MAR according to company policy, checking records after administration and before the end of the shift for completeness and accuracy.
Conduct change-of-shift reports with incoming and outgoing personnel.
Maintain the security of the medication cart and narcotic keys, and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of every shift according to policy and procedure.
Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other caregivers as needed.
Collaborate with peers and other team members.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and ambulation or mobility.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
Immediately report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff.
Use safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activities program.
Care for sensory enhancement devices, including eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks, including bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Wash residents’ laundry as needed.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation needs.
Assist residents with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition or cognitive and emotional status to the Wellness Director or charge nurse as needed.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds.
Monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up and cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables.
Assist residents with eating when they do not have swallowing difficulties.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies and immediately report them to the charge nurse.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
Document services provided on company forms.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Represent the community to guests and off-campus visitors as an ambassador and public relations representative.
Communicate with physicians and third-party specialists, including homecare providers, laboratories, and hospice professionals.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Demonstrate appreciation for residents’ heritage, values, and wisdom, and understand the aging process.
Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
Participate in projects or committees as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.