Med Tech
Company: Dominion Village at Williamsburg
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Medication Tech
Why Charter Senior Living?
"I believe in the Charter Mission. - To Enhance the Human Spirit. I
do this every day as I help care for our residents. - They may need
extra help throughout the day, but I know during these times that I
am enhancing their spirit. - I feel honored to make such a
difference in someone's life!: - --Charter Senior Living Associate
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Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates -
Charter Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly- Earn an extra $100
per month (after taxes). - -
- Health Insurance -
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral Bonus
Your potential is unlimited. - As a small boutique company, we are
committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a
"job". - We want each of our associates to feel like they have a
career and an opportunity to grow. Learn more about Charter and how
you can become part of an organization that is committed to the
future of their Associates.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Medication Tech is responsible for all duties in relation to
safely administering medications and treatments to the residents. -
This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the
medication record and in the resident chart. It also requires a
responsible demeanor in order for the resident population to have
confidence in your ability to administer medications and
treatments. -
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administers the medications and treatments, according to the
scheduled times, following the medication administration
protocol.
- Understands and appropriately documents on the 24-hour
communication reports.
- Notify the Executive Director/Resident Care Coordinator when
there is not enough staff scheduled.
- Good communication skills are required.
- Assists residents with transportation and appointments as
needed.
- Maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employee's
information.
- Notifies Resident Care Coordinator /Executive Director/HSD of
resident changes of condition.
- Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
- Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
- Understands and returns medications for credit as
needed.
- Timely notify the pharmacy of any discrepancies
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the Medication
room and medication cart.
- Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can
learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer
board, oxygen equipment, C-Pap, Nebulizer, catheter, specimen,
transfer pole, trapeze, wheelchair, scale, and other equipment as
directed by the Resident Care Coordinator/HSD.
- Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
- Accurately completes an incident report and begins the
investigation of the incident.
- Notifies family, MD, resident, and management if incidents or
errors occur while on shift.
- Capable of assisting in the care needs of residents, which
might include lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.
- Keep current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration
skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other
management staff.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
- Exposure to blood/body fluid likely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be able to
stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours
with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly
population. Previous experience preferred, but not
necessary.
- Preferred proficiency in English. Attends in-services monthly
required for the position. Receives and maintains CPR
certification.
JB.0.00.LN
Keywords: Dominion Village at Williamsburg, Newport News , Med Tech, Other , Williamsburg, Virginia
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