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Are you passionate about caring for Seniors? Come Join Our Dynamic Team!
Are you looking for a way to advance your Medication Technician career? Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value quality relationships, excellent customer service and integrity? If so, we want to meet you! La Posada is looking for a full-time, Medication technician to join our dynamic team.
Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with company match
- Excellent health insurance
- Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
- Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
- Discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school
- Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service plus yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.
Essential Functions
- Administers and or assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications including injectable medication in accordance to physician orders and nursing practice as directed by the LPN Supervisor. Also, may administer insulin under the direction of LPN Supervisor.
- Completes simple nursing treatments and monitors residents' vital signs as directed.
- Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident's clinical sheet (MARS), including the reason medication was omitted or PRN medication was given.
- Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.
- Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents and accidents to LPN Supervisor, physician and family members as indicated by La Posada policy.
- Routinely communicates with physician, pharmacy and family as indicated to assure medications are received in a timely manner.
- Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
- Removes outdated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
- Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice. Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to LPN Supervisor.
- Assists with or performs resident ADLs, takes vital signs and weights and accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.
- Greets residents, visitors and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights. Demonstrates the mission and philosophy of La Posada.
- Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
- Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
- Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for!
Apply today to start your new adventure!
*We strongly value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team. We embrace the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings, as it enhances our creativity, teamwork, and overall success.*
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Caregiver Cert.
Skills
Required- English
