Medication Technician

Part Time : 3/11 pm & 11pm-7am

Position: Medication Technician & PCA

Supervisor: Assisted Living Nurse and Director of Nursing

Job Summary: The Medication Technician provides care and assistance with the activities of daily living for residents in assisted living, including assisting residents with self administration of medications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with self administration of medication in accordance with the 5 medication rights, right resident, right medication, right dose, right time and right route. Documents accurately and thoroughly on the medication record.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as appropriate including assistance with meals.
• Assist nurse as needed with taking and recording vital signs and resident weights as requested.
• Attend to resident complaints and requests, including answering them, required documentation and reporting to supervisor and or the Director of Nursing and the Administrator.
• Notify the nurse in charge whenever a resident shows a change in condition that may require evaluation or medical services.
• Report all incidents and unusual occurrences for residents, staff or visitors in a timely manner.
• Keep the Director of Nursing and Administrator informed of any and all problems at all times.
• Review all task sheets, performs required duties listed on the task sheets and documents as required on the task sheets.
• Document pertinent information on the report sheet and in the ECC notes.
• Maintain a chronological written record of services. Submit reports as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the assisted living area, common areas, offices and residents accommodations.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors and staff. Take action to remove safety hazards and prevent injury.
• Assure resident rights and dignity is maintained at all times.
• Remain cordial to residents, visitors, family members and all staff at all times.
• Cooperate with other departments and support staff in the delivery of care and services to the residents.
• Encourage residents and arrange for participation in social activities.
• Participate in case conferences, in-services and staff meetings.
• Adhere to all Oak View Suites policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all John Knox Village policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all John Knox Village rules such as driving, parking and smoking.
• Follow chain of command.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Usually works indoors but may have to work outside during outside events and parties.
• May have to get into awkward positions or work in cramped spaces.
• May be exposed to loud noises or sounds that are distracting.
• May be exposed to diseases or infections from contact with residents or other staff members.
• Often exposed to contaminants.
• May sometimes need to wear safety gear such as gloves and or masks.
• May have to handle hazardous waste in accordance with infection control procedures.