Medication Technician The Residence at Chadds Ford

LCB Senior Living•Concord Township, PA

5d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring part-time Medication Technicians at The Residence at Chadds Ford. This is a rewarding role working with seniors, with the possibility of tuition reimbursement. The position involves dispensing medications, assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring their health status, and documenting services provided. Associates will also participate in community programs and training.

Requirements

Must have completed the course, as required by State Regulation to administer medication.
CPR and First Aide training as mandated by the State employed.
Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training preferred.
Ability to use computer for documenting services provided.
Fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written.
Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing or demonstrate the ability to learn data input.
Current Med Aide or LMNA certification/license or completed required training as dictated by State Regulation.
Must maintain required certification/license and to provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.

Nice To Haves

Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimers disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

Dispense unit dose medications, making required record entries and notifying the nurse about self-administered medications.
Order and receive medications per State regulation and LCB policies.
Assist Residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, dressing, bathing, eating, and walking, as described in the service plan.
Monitor for changes in resident needs, preferences, and health status, reporting and documenting any noticed changes immediately to the RN or designee.
Assist Residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan.
Supervise or assist Residents with activity programs.
Assist Residents in going to bed at night, when necessary.
Assist Residents with keeping their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Answer emergency calls and attend to Residents' needs promptly.
Participate in the community's regularly scheduled on-going in-service training programs.
Participate in specialized staff training programs and mandatory education requirements dictated by state regulations upon request.
Assist with escorting residents to meals and activities as needed.
Document both scheduled and unscheduled services provided, including incidents, behaviors, and out-of-the-ordinary events, including a resident's refusal of services.
Input information into the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents.
Conduct and facilitate programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offer cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.