Location: Butler,PA, USA
Concordia at the Orchard, a beautiful personal care facility in Butler, offers an affordable lifestyle that allows our residents to relax and embrace life, with the goal of maintaining safety and independence. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! Concordia at the Orchard is looking for a Part Time Medication Technician for the Night shift! A Medication Technician is an employee who has been trainedand passed the Department of Human Services Medication Administrationcourse. This person is responsible for preparing, administering, anddocumenting all medications. Provide direct patient care under thesupervision of a Licensed Nurse and/or Personal Care Administrator. Qualifications: Certification as a Medication Technician' approved course thruDepartment of Human Services. Be able to prepare and administer all medication in a timelyfashion as deemed appropriate by the Department of Human Services. Document administration of medications. High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred. Must be caring, compassionate, and understanding. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including eating and drinking, ambulating,transferring, toileting, bladder and bowel management, personal hygiene,bathing, dressing, turning and positioning Assists with administration of medications Completes all required documentation regarding medicationadministration. Gives treatments as prescribed Answers call bells and responds to resident needs promptly Communicates observations and findings to the Charge Nurse Documents care, treatments provided, and other informationas required by regulations and policies/procedures. Collects urine and stool specimens Assists residents with obtaining and keeping clean, seasonalclothing, transporting to activities, changing linens, and keeping a safe,neat, clean room. Prevents physical, psychological, and/or verbal abuse aswell as financial exploitation of the residents. Protects the residentfrom all abusive situations and immediately reports any signs of abuse. Employs healthy means for dealing with personal stress, which can be a triggerfor abuse. Prevents infections while providing care, includingemploying adequate hand-washing and adhering to all aspects oftransmission-based precautions. Maintains personal health to preventtransmission of infections. Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Workplace Wellness 403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Life Insurance Policy Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks Tuition Reimbursement Program Good Working Conditions Excellent Staffing Ratios Credit Union Vacation, Sick & Personal Days Paid Holidays Shift Premiums Competitive Wages Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus Referral Program Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses Funeral Leave Call-Out Incentive Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance On the job training Employee Assistance Program Education Seminars and In-services Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events) Tax Sheltered Annuities Free Parking Discounted Meal Plans EOE Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location. Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility. Other details