Med Tech (Part-Time)(2nd shift) - The Fountains in Cartersville

Navion Senior Solutions•Emerson, GA

About The Position

The Fountains of Cartersville is seeking Certified Medication Technicians for medication administration-related roles in an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Medication Technicians provide medication administration and resident care oversight. This is a part-time position on the second shift, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Team members must be available to work every other weekend and rotate holidays. A CMA certification is required. The community has partnered with Tapcheck, a mobile app that allows team members to access earned wages before payday. The role requires positive and respectful interactions with residents, families, and staff; careful documentation and communication of changes in residents’ conditions; and compliance with community policies, confidentiality requirements, infection-control practices, and safety procedures. Team members attend required in-service and continuing education programs and use equipment only when trained to do so.

Requirements

CMA certification.
High school diploma.
At least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of a State Approved Medication Aide course.
Personal Care Assistant or Certified Nursing Certification.
Ability to communicate adequately in writing and orally in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.
Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment.
Availability to work every other weekend and rotate holidays.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a positive working relationship with residents, family members, and staff.
Promote and protect residents’ rights and treat residents with dignity and respect.
Attend in-service and education programs and obtain continuing education required by state regulations.
Remain calm under stressful conditions.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the community dress code.
Complete documentation in an informative and descriptive manner.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Complete work schedules and assigned tasks in accordance with community policies and procedures.
Operate equipment safely and use only equipment for which training has been completed.
Use infection-control precautions and practices during all activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency procedures and report safety violations.