Medication Technician - Part Time/PRN
Clearwater at the Heights
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Excellent benefits
- 401(k) contributions
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave
- Exciting opportunities to grow
- Dynamic and fast paced environment
- Culture of people first and service always
- Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and
- with the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and government regulations
- Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed
- Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and
- documenting the reason(s) why
- Maintain clear, accurate, complete and confidential records on resident medication and care
- in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements
- Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verifying
- dosages with physician prior to dispensing
- Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills – prepare medications for distribution
- up to 24 hours in advance
- Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any
- and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately
- Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and
- responsibilities when needed.
- Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect,
- personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality
- Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents
- Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including
- shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to
- bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinence products, etc.)
- Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays
- Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following
- all safety/lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals, activities, or
- other transportation needs as requested or assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required
- A minimum of one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred
- Active First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
- Background clearances as required by government regulations
- Must meet health requirements, including TB