Medication Technician, Night Shift (PRN)

Horizons Residential Care•Germanton, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizons provides 24-hour residential care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creating a home environment for residents and employees. The Medication Technician is responsible for accurately administering medications to residents. This is a non-exempt position in the nursing department and reports to the Director of Nursing. The posting lists full-time night-shift hours of 6:45 PM–7:00 AM and also lists PRN shifts of 6:45 PM–7:00 AM and 6:45 AM–7:00 PM.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Hold Medication Technician Certification through an approved training program.
Be in good standing with the NC Medication Aide Registry and have passed the state-approved competency exam.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Be able to lift, push, pull, and move 40 pounds while assisting with client movement, with the possibility of client resistance.
Have full range of motion in the hands, arms, and shoulders, including movement above the head and to the sides, front, and back.
Be able to work in outdoor conditions such as heat, cold, wind, grass or weeds, and sun during outings.
Be able to safely handle cleaning supplies, blood- and airborne pathogens, and other potentially dangerous materials.
Have awareness and peripheral vision, average hearing and stamina, and adequate balance and agility to provide ongoing care and support to clients.
Be able to stand for extended periods and go up and down stairs.
Be able to kneel, stoop, bend, and push, including when operating wheelchairs, lifts, and tilt tables.
Have hand, wrist, and finger mobility and eye-hand coordination for tasks such as placing feeding tubes and fastening slings to mechanical lifts.
Have clear speech and adequate communication abilities.
Have an average sense of smell to detect environmental changes that may require action.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of pediatric or long-term care experience; knowledge of ICF/IDD is helpful.
Proficiency in electronic medical documentation.
Adult and Pediatric CPR, First-Aid, AED, and BLS certification.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Prepare and dispense medications to residents accurately and on time.
Document all administered medications accurately on the MAR.
Complete medication check-off with the incoming shift nurse or medication administrator.
Report discrepancies in the MAR or medication check-off.
Respond to emergency situations.
Communicate with physicians and dentists regarding client needs and follow-up.
Assist nursing staff with preparing feeding equipment and prescribed formulas for individual clients.
Assist the Director of Nursing and Nutritionist with regular weighing, monthly measurements, and quarterly height measurements for clients.
Assist the nursing department with requisition forms, inventories, ordering, checking, and storing medical supplies.
Complete resident monthly summaries on a rotating basis as assigned.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned by a nurse or supervisor.