Medtech | Part Time | 11p-7a

Harmony Senior Services•Yorktown, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes responding to resident needs, supporting residents’ health and daily routines, documenting medication administration, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate individuals. The position also involves housekeeping, activity support, move-in assistance, medication cart maintenance, and compliance with community policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Able to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Able to represent the community positively and professionally.
Attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide residents with quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, or issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies for resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Re-order medications, fax orders to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or representatives as needed about changes.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Report medication exceptions to the HCD and document them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.