Medication Technician

A. ESSENTIAL

The following job functions have been determined to be essential of this position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.

1. Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being provided to the correct patient.

2. Current and valid Medication Aide/Technician Certification.

3. Must have a minimum of one-year experience working with medications and the elderly population

4. Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements

5. Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents and team members.

6. Document changes in the resident’s condition as soon as possible.

7. Promote independence of residents’ decisions.

8. Report resident’s intake on meal percentage sheet.

9. Document accidents and incidents when they occur.

10. Assist with resident move-ins, transferring and move-outs.

11. Routinely review work assignments and schedules to update or change task objectives.

12. Ensure all assigned tasks are handled in accordance with Community policies and procedures as instructed by supervisor.

13. Notify Health and Wellness Director of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook.

14. Report and document to the Health and Wellness Director all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.

15. Report residents leaving the Community.

16. Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.

17. As appropriate, help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

18. Meet with personnel as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problems and/or the improvement of services.

19. Assist team members with the following personal care functions and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given:

a. Dental and mouth care

b. Bathing

c. Dressing and grooming

d. Hair care

e. Nail care

f. Shaving

g. Bowel and bladder care

h. Other personal and hygiene care

20. Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubiti and provide skin care according to policy.

21. Assure that the call system is within easy reach at all times and answered promptly.

22. Measure and record all vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.

23. Report any resident abuse immediately.

24. Observe, monitor and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed.

25. Assist CNA's when necessary.

26. Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.

27. Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the facility.

28. Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.

27. Wash hands before and after performing services for residents.

28. Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc.

29. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes.

30. Immediately report and communicable or infectious disease that you contract.

31. Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures.

32. Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.

33. Perform other related duties as assigned.

B. OTHER DUTIES

In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of duties:

1. Document observed data on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.

2. Introduce new residents to other residents and to co-workers as appropriate.

3. Watch for and report changes in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.

4. Check light bulbs and report those needing to be changed.

5. Monitor that residents personal articles off the floor and properly stored.

6. Inventory, identify and help store resident’s personal possessions on an on-going basis.

7. Make certain our teams:

a. Keep supply room, work areas and equipment clean.

b. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.

c. Assist with caring for residents’ eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.

8. Assist in serving meals during meal time.

9. Review housekeeping needs on a daily basis.

10. Assist and direct visitors as appropriate.