Medication Technician

The Haven & The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place•Pineville, NC

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to join its community, The Haven and The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place. The role provides hands-on care and physical and emotional support to residents while helping maintain a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. Duties include both resident caregiving and medication support, with other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
First Aid certification preferred.
Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for a designated group of residents during the shift, know their whereabouts, and physically check on them throughout the shift.
Observe, report, and document changes in residents’ symptoms and conditions, including skin, behavior, alertness, weight, diet, and activity participation.
Respond promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
Notify a supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator when a resident’s care needs increase.
Assist with continence management and dispose of continence products properly to maintain sanitation.
Serve and collect food trays, assist residents as needed, and report meal refusals or loss of appetite.
Maintain cleanliness of residents’ rooms and work areas, and follow standard cleanliness, hygiene, and health precautions.
Support residents’ independence, dignity, and physical safety.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, and eating, as instructed.
Engage residents in life skills and other life-enrichment activities.
Greet and assist customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
Complete resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Review each resident’s service plan to learn pertinent information.
Assist with and observe medications and treatments using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Document and initial medication records as medications are given, including documentation of refusals or missed doses.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information, including medication information.
Report resident concerns observed while assisting with medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator.
Restock the medication cart after medication passes and assist in checking medications regardless of packaging system.
Count narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintain and clean the Medication Room, medication charts, and treatment carts, including medication availability and removal of expired medications.
Follow the medication refill process.
Participate in the development of service plans and monthly updates.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
Immediately report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, or hazardous chemicals.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.