Medication Technician

Would you be interested in working for a company grounded in faith with a mission to care for others with a servant heart. Will you join us and share your light with our residents?

You will be challenged everyday, you will be supported everyday. Are you willing to make the leap and join us in faith as we care for our seniors? You can change the life of a senior and I guarantee this journey will change your life as well.

SUMMARY:

The Medication Tech administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate, and quality care for all residents. Works with other Caregivers towards overall resident care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.

•Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).

•Takes and records at predetermined intervals vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure, measures intake. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage and other specimens as ordered.

•Completes incident reports for any incidents occurred on assigned shift. Supports resident care plan.

•Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences.

•Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.

•Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities).

•Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process.

•Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to delegating nurse.

•Assists with resident room, bathroom, and common area cleanliness, and other housekeeping duties as needed.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

•High school diploma or equivalent.

•Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually – provided through community in-services.

•Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as resident charts, medication orders, and safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.

•Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.

COMPETENCIES:

•Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; results-oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required.

•Ethics – works with integrity; upholds organizational values.

•Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.

•Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.

•Quality Management – looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

•Teamwork and Collaboration – exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; communicates effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Required to sit, stand and walk regularly, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

•The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Medication administration: 1 year (Required)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clearwater, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clearwater, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person