Medication Technician

Addington Place East Lake•Tarpon Springs, FL

About The Position

Addington Place at East Lake, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community, seeks a Medication Technician Assistant to support residents’ wellbeing through medication administration assistance and personal care. The role follows each resident’s Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders and reports to the Wellness Director or their designee. Medication duties are performed under the supervision or direction of an RN, LPN, or Wellness Manager as applicable. Multiple shifts are available. The position also provides personal care, monitors and documents residents’ conditions, maintains accurate medical records, supports resident activities and socialization, and completes other assigned duties to help meet resident needs and ensure smooth program operations.

Requirements

Be authorized by the applicable state governing authority to assist with or administer medication.
Meet the requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines.
Be experienced and interested in working with older adults.
Demonstrate organizational skills.
Have a mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Nice To Haves

Preferably have experience assisting older adults with medication.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of prescribed medications according to residents’ Individual Service Plans, Physician Orders, community policies, state guidelines, and specified procedures.
Verify the identity of each resident receiving medication and record the drug name, dosage, route, and time of administration on required records.
Observe residents taking or applying medication and document reasons prescribed medications are not taken.
Take or observe vital signs and watch for specified medication responses; report unexpected reactions and significant changes in residents’ conditions to designated personnel or the Wellness Manager immediately.
Administer or assist with medication through approved oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual, and buccal routes, consistent with state and certification guidelines.
May receive ordered medication supplies from the pharmacy and record or restock medication inventory.
Complete required annual medication training.
Provide compassionate personal care, which may include bathing; skin, hair, nail, mouth, and foot care; positioning and range-of-motion exercises; assistance with bed mobility, ambulation, toileting, feeding, and dressing; and reminders or assistance with pre-measured medications.
Under RN or Wellness Manager direction, monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as directed; change simple dressings and ostomy bags; and assist with catheter care.
Maintain accurate and complete records of care and observations, including electronic medical records and written documentation, in compliance with regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical standards.
Perform housekeeping duties related to resident care.
Provide outstanding service to residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
Facilitate resident socialization by leading activities and inviting or reminding residents to participate in planned activities.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to support program operations and resident needs.
May have their picture taken for use in social media or community advertising and may be video recorded by devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.