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Medication Technician
Location:
Richmond, VA
Description:
Exemption Status : Non-Exempt Supervisor's Title : Either Wellness Manager-Pavilion or Wellness Director Department : Either Resident Care or Pavilion Remote Eligible : No Purpose of the Job : Provide the highest quality support, care, and supervision for our senior residents by administering medications in accordance with each resident's individual care plan and state regulations in addition to, providing direct personal assistance and supervision. Financial Responsibility : Moderate damage or loss is possible, but can be prevented by performing duties with considerable care and attention to detail. Responsibility for Contacts : Position involves communication with individuals inside and/or outside the Company, including direct contact with residents, where the nature of the information provided usually follows an established pattern. Such communication requires only normal courtesy. Equipment : General office equipment: fax machine, copier, computer, telephone, calculator. Medical equipment: blood pressure cuff, scales, oximeter, etc. Complexity of Work : Moderately complex work performed within established practices and procedures. Complexity of Supervision : Work performed under readily available supervision. However, if acting supervisor, then under direction to assignments, general methods of execution with periodic review of assignments. Responsibilities and Tasks: Essential Job Responsibilities 1. Consistent and predictable attendance. 2. Dispense prescribed medications to residents according to doctors' written orders. Document properly. 3. Provide direct personal assistance and supervision needed by assisted living and memory care residents with their bathing, dressing, eating, walking, going up and down steps, smoking, and attending to any personal needs the residents may be unable to attend to themselves. Encourage and assist residents to care for their grooming, clothing, and toilet articles, including care of the body, hair, gums, teeth, dentures, fingernails, clothing, and personal items. 4. Document daily including, but not limited to, medication administration, nursing notes, communication with healthcare providers and family members/responsible parties. 5. Handle non-routine housekeeping tasks including, but not limited to, wiping up spills, doing laundry, emptying trash cans, changing sheets or assisting a resident in making their bed. 6. Respond immediately in case of an accident or incident involving a resident. Document incident. 7. Attend training as required as well as complete all Relias training as scheduled. Non-Essential Job Responsibilities 1. If applicable, act as lead on shift by assisting personal care assistants and certified nursing assistants with issues that may arise. Supervisory Responsibility : None Policy-Setting Responsibilities : No formal responsibility. Policies associated with the job's purpose and essential responsibilities are set by others. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Information Required for Completely Satisfactory Performance: Knowledge of principles or processes for providing resident and personal care services. Knowledge of the 5 rights of medication administration--The Right: Drug, Dose, Route, Patient, Time. Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong with a resident. Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas presented from residents and family members. Ability to communicate ideas and information to residents and family members. Education and Licenses : Requires the ability to use fractions, decimals, and commercial arithmetic. Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation is required. Equivalent to a 4-year U.S. high school education. Successful completion of all state-required courses and exams. Valid Medication Aide license except if working on provisional pending taking the state boards. Must have and maintain CPR and first aid certifications. Experience : 0-3 months as a nursing assistant, home health aide, or eldercare volunteer. Special Requirements: Must have ability to communicate as per section 22VAC40-73-110. Must be considerate and accepting of the aged, frail, and disabled person. Appropriate attire and good personal hygiene are expected. Must comply with and implement all Company Policies and Procedures as well as the Employee Handbook. Must support and promote the "Rights and Responsibilities of Residents of Adult Care Residences." Must maintain confidentiality with regard to residents, staff, and Company information. Must participate in training and in-service programs as required by the Company and/or applicable State's Standards including, but not limited to, OSHA required training, CPR, etc. Staff will not accept gratuities from resident, family members, vendors, or visitors.
Company:
Manorhouse
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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