Medication Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Health Services Assistant – Medication Aid assists in the personal care of the of the assisted living and residential care residents in accordance with federal, state, local and facility standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and passes out medications as ordered by the physician and as directed and delegated by the RNs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES: Essential Job Duties: 1.
Through the teaching, support, direction and guidance of the nursing staff, ensures that residents in the VAL and MCC receive their medications as ordered by the health care provider accurately and appropriately.
2.
Checks and restocks medicine supplies as needed on Medication cart.
3.
Prepares documentation for resident to take to all health care visits.
4.
Performs and monitors daily charting on residents and assists with chart maintenance.
5.
Provides necessary information regarding residents prior to service plan or may participate in service plans as needed.
* Orders medications and assists with the ordering of cycle fills as needed.
* Monitors daily medication sheets and reports medication errors to the Health Services Assistant, RN and Administrator.
* Acts as the Lead Employee when the management team is not in the facility.
* Performs daily: shift change communicating new move ins, move outs, residents' special needs, coverage, alert charting, CBGs, insulins, and other relevant information pertaining to residents, housekeeping, activities, food services, nursing ensuring quality of service delivery.
* Participates in staff training and development.
* In coordination with Administrator, RN, and Health Services Assistant follows up to ensure appropriate documentation on charts and performs chart audit ensuring effective filing.
* Ensures proper safety practices and assists in monitoring accidents and incidents and assists the administrator with quality improvement reports and programs as assigned.
* Fosters an attitude of respect for the elderly, supervision and for peers.
* Creates an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest.
Promotes a calm, tranquil environment throughout the facility.
* Maintains required certifications in accordance with State and facility standards.
* Attends and completes all required training in accordance with State and facility standards.
* Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties: * Encourage residents to take an active part in the community and embrace all programs.
* Assist residents in determining the level and quantity of activity.
* Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified.
* Properly use the community logo according to the Logo Usage Guidelines and consistently with community branding.
* Be available and actively engage in support of community needs in times of emergency situations and perform duties as assigned.
* Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and Administrator.
HOSPITALITY FOCUS: Dallas Retirement Village fully embraces a culture of hospitality.
To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: * We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
* We treat everyone with courteous respect.
* We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
* We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
* We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
* We embrace and value our differences.
* We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
* We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?” * We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
* We pay attention to details.
WELLNESS FOCUS: Dallas Retirement Village employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.
This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational.
Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be 18 years of age or older.
* One year elderly experience is preferred but not required.
* Must have adequate reading and writing skills as well as verbal communication skills to perform the required documentation & reporting duties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair or shower chair, pushing up to 100 lbs.
unassisted.
Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 100lbs.
with assistance.
Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the work day.
May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
frequently, and 50 lbs.
occasionally.
Benefits & Perks: * Medical, Dental, Vision; Employer Subsidized * Other Supplemental Insurance Options * 403b with Employer Match * Time off with Pay * Free Certified Nursing Assistant Class * Employee Discounts * Scholarship Program \*Benefits are available based upon full or part time status and in accordance with policy guidelines.
\*All Applicants are required to pass background checks and pre-employment Drug Screening Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status.
This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.
Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, *or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.
* Dallas Retirement Village is an EEO/ ADA Employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate effective September 1, 2021: New hires must be in compliance within 45 days of their start date unless an *exemption* is approved as a reasonable accommodation.
If a new hire is not in compliance within 45 days, their employment will be voluntarily terminated.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Night shift * On call * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Dallas, OR 97338: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person