Medication Technician-Per Diem
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Medication Technician-Per Diem

Promenade At University Place

Location: Albany,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-18T20:50:15Z

Job Description:
Promenade at University Place -

Summary: Administer medication as ordered by the physician to all residents on the medication program. The Med Tech position is inclusive of the Home Health Aid/Personal Care Aid position with additional leadership role as defined below.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of one-year experience in home health, assisted living or long-term care
  • Possess the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • Medication Administration Certification preferred
  • May require lifting or bending. Must be able to lift 25-35 pounds

Reports to: The Wellness Nurse and or LPN in the absence of the Wellness nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Will conduct daily cross over meetings at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Will do the medication narcotic count at beginning and end of shift
  • Provide medication assistance with the approval of the resident and his/her
  • representative.
  • Complete a Medication Assistance Training Program.
  • Follows the Medication Administration Policy and Procedure and administers the medication to each resident.
  • Record receipt of medications brought into the facility and medications sent out with residents and their families.
  • Ensure that all residents receive their medications as ordered and that they have a
  • sufficient supply of medication on hand so that residents never run out and follow
  • through with families to ensure same
  • Report any refusals and/or reactions of medications to the Director of Patient Services
  • Ensures that the medications are current and available in the med cart
  • Assists with ordering.
  • Documents the administration of the medication when given,
  • Answer calls from residents promptly and courteously.
  • Be available during your shift to accept incoming calls and problems unless specific tasks require you to be in another part of the building.
  • Report and record all unusual reactions or changes in a resident s condition to other staff through the Daily Log.
  • Assist with providing a safe environment and report immediately any unsafe condition to the Director of Patient Services.
  • Participate in general overall upkeep of total area to assure a safe environment for staff as well as residents.
  • Clean and store equipment in the proper area, especially a daily cleaning of med cart by night staff.
  • Complete assigned tasks before leaving premises.
  • Report to incoming shift/med person before leaving your shift.Perform Narcotics Count with someone from the oncoming shift. Sign off before
  • leaving shift.
  • Adhere to the Residents Bill of Rights.
  • Perform any and all such duties related to the effective and efficient operation as may be assigned.
  • Documents the attendance of all the residents to each meal and monitors the nutritional needs of each resident.
  • Acts as team leader in the absence of the Wellness Nurse or LPN in the building
  • Is aware of the whereabouts of each resident at all times
  • Is aware of the activities on the activity calendar for the day
  • Is back up to the call button system and ensures that all call bells are being responded to in a timely manner.
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