Medication Technician, Night Shift

Horizons Residential Care•Germanton, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizons provides 24-hour residential care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creating a home environment for residents and employees. The Medication Technician is responsible for accurately administering medications to residents. This is a non-exempt position in the nursing department, located at the Atrium in Rural Hall, North Carolina. The schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with rotating weekends.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must hold Medication Technician Certification through an approved training program.
Must be in good standing with the NC Medication Aide Registry and have passed the state-approved competency exam.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move 40 pounds while assisting with client movement, with the possibility of client resistance.
Must have full range of motion in the hands, arms, and shoulders, including above the head and to the sides, front, and back.
Must be able to work outdoors in conditions such as heat, cold, wind, grass or weeds, and sun during field trips and recreational outings.
Must safely handle cleaning supplies, bloodborne and airborne pathogens, and other potentially dangerous materials.
Must have awareness and peripheral vision, average hearing and stamina, and adequate balance and agility to provide constant care and support to clients.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and use stairs.
Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, and push, including when operating wheelchairs, lifts, and tilt tables.
Must have hand, wrist, and finger mobility and eye-hand coordination, including for placing feeding tubes and fastening slings to mechanical lifts.
Must have adequate communication abilities and clear speech.
Should have an average sense of smell to detect environmental changes that may require action.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of pediatric or long-term care experience; knowledge of ICF/IDD is helpful.
Proficiency in electronic medical documentation.
Certification in Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, AED, and BLS.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Responsibilities

Prepare and dispense medications to residents accurately and on time.
Document all administered medications accurately on the MAR.
Perform medication check-off with the incoming shift nurse or medication administrator.
Report discrepancies in the MAR or medication check-off.
Respond to emergency situations.
Communicate with physicians and dentists about client needs and follow-up.
Assist nursing staff in preparing feeding equipment and formulas prescribed for individual clients.
Assist the Director of Nursing and Nutritionist with regular client weighing and monthly height measurements, and quarterly measurements as assigned.
Assist the nursing department with requisition forms, inventories, ordering, checking, and storing medical supplies.
Complete resident monthly summaries on a rotating basis as assigned.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned by a nurse or supervisor.