Medication Technician - 7a-3p

Loudonville Assisted Living Residence•Albany, NY

About The Position

The Medication Technician works in the Gerald Levine Memory Care unit at Loudonville Assisted Living. The role administers and documents medications when trained as a med tech-HHA, assists residents with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe, comfortable social and physical environment. Work is performed in accordance with Department of Health regulations, community standards, the resident’s care plans, and supervisor direction. The position involves frequent interaction with residents, families, visitors, and other departments, requiring calm, patient, effective communication and good judgment. This is a full-time hourly position with a 7 a.m.–3 p.m. schedule and a rotating five-days-on/two-days-off schedule. Every other weekend is required. The description also notes flexibility to work day, evening, or night hours to meet resident needs and possible mandatory overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification, with a certificate of completion from a NYSDOH-approved Home Health Aide program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate calmly, patiently, and effectively with residents, families, and visitors.
Ability to plan and organize assignments efficiently, remain mentally alert, and function in stressful situations.
Flexibility and adaptability, including managing interruptions and making sound decisions when conditions warrant.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including walking, bending, standing, squatting, climbing stairs, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching above the shoulders, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity for repetitive actions, forearm rotation, writing, simple grasping, fine manipulation, power gripping, pushing, lifting, and pulling.
Ability to meet the sensory requirements of the position using sight and hearing or prosthetics.
Ability to respond to emergencies that may require crawling or climbing stairs.
Ability to work extended periods of walking and standing and tolerate moderate to heavy risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Must provide services only within the scope of the employee’s Home Health Aide certification and authorized tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Medication Technician or Home Health Aide working with an Alzheimer’s or elderly population.

Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations and community standards.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing bed linens, laundry, and incontinence care as needed.
Follow residents’ Individualized Service Plans or care plans, HHA care plans, and daily task sheets or assignments.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
When trained as a med tech-HHA, assist with and properly document medications according to accepted practices, Department of Health requirements, and community standards.
When trained as a med tech-HHA, order medications when supplies are low, receive and sign for pharmacy deliveries, and notify the LPN or RN about needed refills or medication questions, issues, or concerns.
When trained as a med tech-HHA, document information in the 24-hour report and shift-change report.
Observe assigned and other residents and report changes or care concerns to the LPN, RN, or supervisor.
Respond to call signals, pull cords, and requests for help; call emergency services when needed.
Report incidents on designated forms and complete the appropriate paperwork.
Assist with dining services as necessary.
Encourage residents to attend activities and assist them in getting to activities as needed.
Attend required in-service training, with a stated minimum of 12 hours, and other training as directed by supervisors or managers.
Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry and linens.
Follow and participate in fire and safety procedures, including monthly drills and fire-safety training.
Report accidents and incidents immediately.
Greet and assist residents, families, visitors, and staff in a friendly, respectful, helpful, and courteous manner, prioritizing resident and family satisfaction.
Provide only services within the scope of the employee’s Home Health Aide certification and authorized tasks.
Adapt to schedule needs, manage interruptions, make independent decisions when conditions warrant, and demonstrate sound judgment.
Represent the community professionally, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail, and competency.
Perform other duties as assigned.