SIC/MT 3-11 Part time

TerraBella Harrisburg•Harrisburg, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a SIC/Medication Technician to join their community in Harrisburg. This position is part-time, for the 3pm to 11pm shift, and includes every other weekend. The role involves providing hands-on care, physical and emotional support to residents, and maintaining a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. TerraBella communities are part of one of the largest senior living organizations in America and have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. The organization emphasizes culture, growth, and heart, investing in learning and development opportunities for team members to build rewarding careers.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Must be 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

Responsible for all activities during the shift.
Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
Follows re-fill process for medications.
Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.