MEDICATION TECHNICIAN Night Shift
Company: Charter Senior Living of Bay City
Location: Bay City
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
MEDICATION TECHNICIANFULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFTWhy Charter Senior
Living?CHARTER BENEFITSCompetitive Hourly Wage / 401K$100 Perfect
Attendance bonus offered monthlyHealth Insurance Dental/Vision/Life
InsuranceMentors and Immersive TrainingTuition
ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusResident Referral Bonus12 hour
shiftsYour potential is unlimited. 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 Senior Living and how you can become
part of an organization that is committed to the future of their
associates.POSITION SUMMARYThe 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
RESPONSIBILITIESAdministers 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 discrepanciesMaintains 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 PRECAUTIONSExposure to blood/body fluid
likely.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust 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 REQUIREMENTSHas 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.Must possess and maintain a CPR
certification.Must possess a diploma or GED. Must possess reliable
transportation.JB.0.00.LN
Keywords: Charter Senior Living of Bay City, Flint , MEDICATION TECHNICIAN Night Shift, Professions , Bay City, Michigan
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