Medication Technician

Liberty Lutheran Services • Lower Merion Township, PA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Part Time Medication Technician to join our enthusiastic team at The Hearth at Drexel! The Hearth at Drexel is a premier retirement community in Bala Cynwyd, PA. We take pride in our dedicated team members who support and care for our residents.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (Current PA license).
• Medication Technician certification through DHS - must be able to provide paperwork
• CPR certified.
• Experience in geriatric care required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for AL Resident self-administration of medications and treatments per shift in accordance with policies and procedures of The Hearth at Drexel and DPW.
• Assess residents’ needs daily. Initiate interventions as needed and direct to supervisor using Interact Form.
• Assist with monitoring dining room at meal times in Assisted Living Department.
• Responsible for knowledge and compliance with all DPW regulations on medications.
• Assist with activities of daily living required by AL residents.
• Report refusal of medications and/or services to supervisors and properly document to ensure medications/treatments are done.
• Report and communicate daily with the nursing supervisor regarding Assisted Living issues.
• Document daily report sheets to ensure medications are double-checked and documented before self-administration at same time and charting as events occur.
• Report incidents on day of incident and fill out forms and reports to supervisor immediately. Maintain med carts/med refrigerator each shift.
• Maintain supply area for proper supplies and neatness daily per shift.
• Responsible to complete treatments, mini nebs, and accu-checks as ordered by physician.

Benefits

• Industry leading paid time off
• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision care
• Company paid Life insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Yearly evaluations and pay increases
• PAID 6-week Sabbatical program! Available after every 7 years of full time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED