Medication Technician - Part-Time 2nd Shift

• Interviews residents to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.

• Obtains and records resident vital signs and weight.

• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops

• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.

• Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.

• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.

• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.

• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.

• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.

• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.

• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.

• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate, preferred.

• One year experience in long-term care setting preferred.

Cedarbrook Senior Living