Medication Technician

LCS

72d

About The Position

When you work at Northpointe Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Northpointe Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Medication Technician to join our team!

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively
• Ability to document notes clearly
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, coworkers, and supervisor; requires courtesy, tact, and graciousness
• Ability to follow and maintain basic infection control procedures
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations
• At least one year’s experience

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs as indicated
• Assists with showers/baths, assists with dressing and other personal care
• Assists with escorts to the dining room, hair salon, activities, etc.
• Makes daily rounds to residents as required
• Keeps supervisor informed of the status of residents
• Responds promptly to all 'Call for Aid' requests
• Assists in monitoring medication compliance
• Assists with meal service including table set-up, serving, tableside assistance, room trays, dining room cleaning, etc.
• Assists with light housekeeping tasks such as bed changes, trash removal, etc.
• Properly transport and deliver soiled laundry to designated collection points
• Records accurate resident progress notes, condition change notes, and other documentation as directed by supervisor
• Completes all items listed on shift checklist
• Attends all in-service sessions as required
• Attends all staff meetings as required
• Performs other work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
• Pass all medications
• Shift team leader
• Oversee all resident care staff
• Assess health issues of residents and contact family, doctor and resident care director as needed
• Assist in maintaining a high level of customer service for our residents and their guests
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in all work areas
• Use all safety equipment and follow safety procedures according to policies
• Maintain acceptable standard of personal hygiene and comply with community’s dress code
• Maintain standards of confidentiality and resident dignity at all times

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees