Medication Technician (ALF)

Elderwood•Buffalo, NY

26d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood is hiring a part-time Medication Technician to help support the health and well-being of residents in an assisted living facility. The role provides personal care addressing residents’ physical and emotional needs and assists with residents’ self-administration of medication, excluding injectable medications. Previous experience or certification passing medications is required. Shifts are 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., with a weekend rotation. The Medication Technician supports safe medication administration, resident care, documentation, communication with nursing staff and medical providers, and facility safety and service standards. The position also assists residents with activities of daily living according to their care plans and preferences, and participates in required training, meetings, and in-services.

Requirements

Previous experience or certification passing medications is required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass the Elderwood Medication Technician test.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Able to assist with and operate a wheelchair.
Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills.
Empathy and willingness to work as part of a team.
If working in a Skilled Nursing Facility, a CNA or LNA is required.
Must complete 22 Resident Care Assistant training modules on Relias and score at least 80% on post-tests within 21 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medication technician training program within the last 12 months is preferred.
Certification from an approved basic training program in home health aide services, with written evidence of certification, is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct or assist with safe, proper medication administration to assigned residents, including medications and treatments ordered by a physician and use of the five rights as applicable.
Manage storage and distribution of controlled substances and ensure medications are properly placed, labeled, and stored, including in the medication-room refrigerator.
Respond promptly to residents’ requests and report unusual symptoms, changes in condition, daily needs, and progress to the Director of Nursing or a licensed professional.
Document care and other duties accurately and on time, including applicable change-in-condition and transfer documentation.
Contact an MD, NP, or PA for orders or updates when a resident’s condition changes, and update the resident’s representative or emergency contact.
Arrange resident transfers for evaluation when indicated.
Participate in change-of-shift reports and update incoming nursing personnel about residents’ care and needs.
Follow safety rules, standards of practice, and emergency procedures to help protect residents, staff, and visitors.
Assist residents with activities of daily living according to care plans, individual needs, and preferences, including bathing, dressing, eating, exercise, housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, toileting, routine skin care, laundry, and personal emergency response. Provide supervision only for medical supplies or equipment, positioning, and transferring.
Receive a report from the nurse before providing care, follow residents’ care plans, and inform the nurse after providing personal care, weighing residents, or completing other assigned tasks.
Protect residents’ rights, treat residents respectfully, report equipment repairs and unsafe conditions, and help maintain an orderly environment.
Complete at least 12 hours of annual in-service programs.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy; assist with dining-room service for meals as needed; and follow facility service and customer-service standards.
Inform the responsible nurse and document duties performed before leaving for a break or at the end of a shift.
Attend facility and staff meetings and required or preferred in-services; use required personal protective equipment.
Complete Resident Care Assistant training on Relias: 22 modules and post-tests scored at 80% or better within 21 days of the start date.
Use the electronic timekeeping system as directed, arrive on time, work scheduled shifts, follow the facility dress code and name-tag requirements, and follow policies for electronic devices and computers.
Support Elderwood’s mission, vision, and values and comply with its code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or the Administrator.