Job description

Position Summary:

In accordance with established company policies and procedures, responsible for safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal are and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.

Essential Functions:

· Responsible for the safe administration of medications at all times ensuring the 6 rights of medication administration are followed.

· Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personal before accepting medication keys. Contact Director of Health and Wellness (DH&W) immediately for any discrepancies.

· Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.

· Notify DH&W or Executive Director (ED) when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.

· Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.

· Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.

· Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.

· Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.

· Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying DH&W of any discrepancies.

· Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving to DH&W.

· Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.

· Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.

· Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify Shift Supervisor (SS) and D&H of all concerns.

· Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.

· Follow all company standards, policies and practices to include, but not limited to, attendance, dress code, etc.

· Assist in the dining room with setting tables, serving of meals and clearing dining room as assigned. Assist with housekeeping as assigned.

· Relieve SS and Attendants or other direct care staff for breaks as assigned.

· Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed. Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.

· Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.

· Act as a shift supervisor in an emergency or as directed.

· Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

· Commitment and adherence to company values and policies. Must adhere to confidentiality procedures to insure HIPAA.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

Level of Formal Education: High School Diploma or GED

Area of Study: N/A

Years of Experience: One year minimum

Type of Experience: Working with a senior population

Special Certifications: Current Medication Technician certification as per state regulations required.

Language Skills: Speak and write effectively in English

Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skills and Ability:

· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

· Superior time management skills.

Information Systems: N/A

Personal Attributes: Strong team player, strong interest in medical administrative responsibilities, dependable

Other/Preferred:

· Must be 18 years of age or over

· Must have current First Aid Training.

· Must report for duty as scheduled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask.

Experience:

• med tech: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• med tech certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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