Experienced Med Tech
The Canopy at Harper Lake The Canopy at Harper Lake Lake City, FL Lake City, FL Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$30K - $36.
7K a year Estimated:
$30K - $36.
7K a year SUMMARY The Medication Technicians provides residents with assistance with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to health care provider's orders, treats each resident with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence while fostering a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication.
Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications.
Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
Passes morning, afternoon and evening medications, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, then charts appropriately.
Maintains upkeep and cleanliness of medication carts and medication room, wipes down top of medication cart daily.
Keeps the medication carts appropriately stocked.
Responsible for recording and/ or restocking of medications from pharmacy after receiving proper instructions.
Responsible for locking and storing narcotics (according to company policy) until turned over to pharmacy.
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure and charts any unusual incident or information in resident progress notes and in staff communication log.
Documents any and all changes in communication log along with giving a brief report to on-coming Medication Technicians.
Immediately report signs of resident changes to supervisor or Executive Director.
Fills out Incident Report for resident and/ or personnel when an incident occurs on shift.
Takes and records vital signs as ordered and otherwise when necessary, i.
e.
, monthly or daily as instructed by supervisor.
Notifies a supervisor at once if noting any adverse reaction of medication on resident or awareness of medication error.
Observes and communicates to the Nurse, Wellness Director or Executive Director any changes in resident physical or mental status.
Communicates, as needed, with physicians, families and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc.
Resident care duties required when not passing meds.
May assist with serving meals to residents in the dining room or apartments.
May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.
Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice.
Records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.
Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
This includes documentation related to:
medication distribution; leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc.
Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly report all changes to the supervisor.
Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and request from family and friends.
Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
Prioritizes tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
Complies with all federal, state and other applicable healthcare and safety standards.
May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Flexible with schedule and available to work evening, weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible, innovative, persistent and committed to successful completion of assignments.
Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, and be sensitive to the needs of residents.
Must be able to work independently within a team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or co-workers.
Able to clearly present information through the spoken word.
Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions.
Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and Team Members.
Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
Successfully completes and passes the required Medication Management program and completes annual trainings as required by state regulations.
High school diploma or GED or six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience or knowledge working with the elderly and those living with dementia/Alzheimer's Disease.
Must enjoy working with seniors.
Must possess high-energy/enthusiasm, be a self-starter, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide residents with quality care.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CNA certification preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and/or hear.
The Team Member is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The Team Member is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel and crouch.
The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $14.
50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
12 hour shift Day shift Weekends as needed Work Location:
In person Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication.
Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications.
Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
Passes morning, afternoon and evening medications, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, then charts appropriately.
Maintains upkeep and cleanliness of medication carts and medication room, wipes down top of medication cart daily.
Keeps the medication carts appropriately stocked.
Responsible for recording and/ or restocking of medications from pharmacy after receiving proper instructions.
Responsible for locking and storing narcotics (according to company policy) until turned over to pharmacy.
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure and charts any unusual incident or information in resident progress notes and in staff communication log.
Documents any and all changes in communication log along with giving a brief report to on-coming Medication Technicians.
Immediately report signs of resident changes to supervisor or Executive Director.
Fills out Incident Report for resident and/ or personnel when an incident occurs on shift.
Takes and records vital signs as ordered and otherwise when necessary, i.
e.
, monthly or daily as instructed by supervisor.
Notifies a supervisor at once if noting any adverse reaction of medication on resident or awareness of medication error.
Observes and communicates to the Nurse, Wellness Director or Executive Director any changes in resident physical or mental status.
Communicates, as needed, with physicians, families and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc.
Resident care duties required when not passing meds.
May assist with serving meals to residents in the dining room or apartments.
May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.
Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice.
Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
This includes documentation related to:
medication distribution; leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc.
Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly report all changes to the supervisor.
Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and request from family and friends.
Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
Prioritizes tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
Complies with all federal, state and other applicable healthcare and safety standards.
May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Flexible with schedule and available to work evening, weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible, innovative, persistent and committed to successful completion of assignments.
Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, and be sensitive to the needs of residents.
Must be able to work independently within a team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or co-workers.
Able to clearly present information through the spoken word.
Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and Team Members.
Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
Successfully completes and passes the required Medication Management program and completes annual trainings as required by state regulations.
High school diploma or GED or six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience or knowledge working with the elderly and those living with dementia/Alzheimer's Disease.
Must enjoy working with seniors.
Must possess high-energy/enthusiasm, be a self-starter, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide residents with quality care.
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 12 hour shift Day shift Weekends as needed.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$30K - $36.
7K a year Estimated:
$30K - $36.
7K a year SUMMARY The Medication Technicians provides residents with assistance with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to health care provider's orders, treats each resident with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence while fostering a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication.
Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications.
Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
Passes morning, afternoon and evening medications, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, then charts appropriately.
Maintains upkeep and cleanliness of medication carts and medication room, wipes down top of medication cart daily.
Keeps the medication carts appropriately stocked.
Responsible for recording and/ or restocking of medications from pharmacy after receiving proper instructions.
Responsible for locking and storing narcotics (according to company policy) until turned over to pharmacy.
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure and charts any unusual incident or information in resident progress notes and in staff communication log.
Documents any and all changes in communication log along with giving a brief report to on-coming Medication Technicians.
Immediately report signs of resident changes to supervisor or Executive Director.
Fills out Incident Report for resident and/ or personnel when an incident occurs on shift.
Takes and records vital signs as ordered and otherwise when necessary, i.
e.
, monthly or daily as instructed by supervisor.
Notifies a supervisor at once if noting any adverse reaction of medication on resident or awareness of medication error.
Observes and communicates to the Nurse, Wellness Director or Executive Director any changes in resident physical or mental status.
Communicates, as needed, with physicians, families and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc.
Resident care duties required when not passing meds.
May assist with serving meals to residents in the dining room or apartments.
May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.
Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice.
Records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.
Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
This includes documentation related to:
medication distribution; leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc.
Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly report all changes to the supervisor.
Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and request from family and friends.
Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
Prioritizes tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
Complies with all federal, state and other applicable healthcare and safety standards.
May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Flexible with schedule and available to work evening, weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible, innovative, persistent and committed to successful completion of assignments.
Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, and be sensitive to the needs of residents.
Must be able to work independently within a team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or co-workers.
Able to clearly present information through the spoken word.
Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions.
Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and Team Members.
Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
Successfully completes and passes the required Medication Management program and completes annual trainings as required by state regulations.
High school diploma or GED or six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience or knowledge working with the elderly and those living with dementia/Alzheimer's Disease.
Must enjoy working with seniors.
Must possess high-energy/enthusiasm, be a self-starter, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide residents with quality care.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CNA certification preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and/or hear.
The Team Member is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The Team Member is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel and crouch.
The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $14.
50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
12 hour shift Day shift Weekends as needed Work Location:
In person Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication.
Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications.
Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
Passes morning, afternoon and evening medications, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, then charts appropriately.
Maintains upkeep and cleanliness of medication carts and medication room, wipes down top of medication cart daily.
Keeps the medication carts appropriately stocked.
Responsible for recording and/ or restocking of medications from pharmacy after receiving proper instructions.
Responsible for locking and storing narcotics (according to company policy) until turned over to pharmacy.
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure and charts any unusual incident or information in resident progress notes and in staff communication log.
Documents any and all changes in communication log along with giving a brief report to on-coming Medication Technicians.
Immediately report signs of resident changes to supervisor or Executive Director.
Fills out Incident Report for resident and/ or personnel when an incident occurs on shift.
Takes and records vital signs as ordered and otherwise when necessary, i.
e.
, monthly or daily as instructed by supervisor.
Notifies a supervisor at once if noting any adverse reaction of medication on resident or awareness of medication error.
Observes and communicates to the Nurse, Wellness Director or Executive Director any changes in resident physical or mental status.
Communicates, as needed, with physicians, families and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc.
Resident care duties required when not passing meds.
May assist with serving meals to residents in the dining room or apartments.
May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.
Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice.
Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
This includes documentation related to:
medication distribution; leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc.
Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly report all changes to the supervisor.
Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and request from family and friends.
Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
Prioritizes tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
Complies with all federal, state and other applicable healthcare and safety standards.
May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Flexible with schedule and available to work evening, weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible, innovative, persistent and committed to successful completion of assignments.
Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, and be sensitive to the needs of residents.
Must be able to work independently within a team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or co-workers.
Able to clearly present information through the spoken word.
Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and Team Members.
Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
Successfully completes and passes the required Medication Management program and completes annual trainings as required by state regulations.
High school diploma or GED or six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience or knowledge working with the elderly and those living with dementia/Alzheimer's Disease.
Must enjoy working with seniors.
Must possess high-energy/enthusiasm, be a self-starter, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide residents with quality care.
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 12 hour shift Day shift Weekends as needed.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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