Medication Technician

Sarabella Senior Living • Sarasota, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Medication Technicians (Shifts: 7a - 3p, 3p-11p, and 11p - 7a) to provide care and assistance of medication administration for our amazing residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. At AgeWell Solvere Living, we don't just offer you a job; we invite you to become part of a dynamic team that champions your potential. Just as we honor the legacies of those who reside in our communities, we celebrate the dreams of those who work alongside us. Imagine a workplace where your efforts make a meaningful impact on lives, where your ideas are valued, and your growth is nurtured. That's the spirit of our culture - supportive, inclusive, and empowering. As a certified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.

Requirements

• Each team member who assists or administers medication shall be authorized by the applicable state governing authority.
• Meet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines.
• Preferably experience in medication assistance with older adults.
• Experienced and interested in working with older adults.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Responsibilities

• Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN.
• Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, assists or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Take vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by resident.
• Adhere to community medication policies.
• Administers or assists with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines.
• May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy.
• May record and restock medication inventory.
• Complete required annual medication training.
• Provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner.
• Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet.
• Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients.
• Assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation.
• Assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom.
• Assist with feeding and dressing residents.
• Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager.
• Significant changes in the resident’s condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediately.
• Change simple dressings and ostomy bags.
• Assist with catheter cares.
• Remind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medications.
• Maintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriately.
• Perform various housekeeping duties related to resident care.
• Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
• Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents.
• Facilitates socialization among Residents by leading activities.
• Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed