MEDICATION TECHNICIAN NIGHT SHIFT

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN

NIGHT SHIFT - FULL-TIME

Why Charter Senior Living?

Charter Senior Living is a fun, life-enhancing senior living community.  We love our residents and staff. If you enjoy comradery, healthy team work, seasoned leadership, serving with purpose, having fun while you serve, and enhancing the human spirit...then Charter is for you!! We are seeking a FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT Medication Technician to assist the Health and Wellness Director in maintaining the superior quality care, resident comfort and dignity, highest standards of cleanliness, and a 'never say no' attitude.

CHARTER BENEFITS:

Competitive Hourly Wage
Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Resident Referral Bonus
Employee meals
Flexibility in schedules - 12 Hour shifts
Smiles and Satisfaction for a job well done

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medication Tech is responsible for all duties in relation to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents.  This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. It also requires a responsible demeanor in order for the resident population to have confidence in your ability to administer medications and treatments. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol.
Understands and appropriately documents on the 24-hour communication reports.
Good communication skills are required.
Assists residents with transportation and appointments as needed.
Maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employee’s information.
Notifies Executive Director/Health & Wellness Director of resident changes of condition.
Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
Understands and returns medications for credit as needed.
Timely notify the pharmacy of any discrepancies
Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the Medication room and medication cart.
Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-Pap, Nebulizer, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheelchair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Health & Wellness Director/Senior Lead.
Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
Accurately completes an incident report and begins the investigation of the incident.
Notifies family, MD, NP, and management if incidents or errors occur while on shift.
Capable of assisting in activities of daily care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.
Keep current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration skills.
Performs other duties as assigned by Health & Wellness Director or management staff.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Exposure to blood/body fluid likely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.
Preferred proficiency in English.
Attends in-services and mandatory meetings monthly as required for the position
Receives and maintains a CPR certification.
Share your smile and beautiful heart with residents, families, and fellow team members