Part Time : 3/11 pm & 11pm-7am

Position: Medication Technician & PCA ... Supervisor: Assisted Living Nurse and Director of Nursing

Job Summary: The Medication Technician provides care and assistance with the activities of daily living for residents in assisted living, including assisting residents with self administration of medications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Assist residents with self administration of medication in accordance with the 5 medication rights, right resident, right medication, right dose, right time and right route. Documents accurately and thoroughly on the medication record. • Assist residents with activities of daily living as appropriate including assistance with meals. • Assist nurse as needed with taking and recording vital signs and resident weights as requested. • Attend to resident complaints and requests, including answering them, required documentation and reporting to supervisor and or the Director of Nursing and the Administrator. • Notify the nurse in charge whenever a resident shows a change in condition that may require evaluation or medical services. • Report all incidents and unusual occurrences for residents, staff or visitors in a timely manner. • Keep the Director of Nursing and Administrator informed of any and all problems at all times. • Review all task sheets, performs required duties listed on the task sheets and documents as required on the task sheets. • Document pertinent information on the report sheet and in the ECC notes. • Maintain a chronological written record of services. Submit reports as required. • Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the assisted living area, common areas, offices and residents accommodations. • Maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors and staff. Take action to remove safety hazards and prevent injury. • Assure resident rights and dignity is maintained at all times. • Remain cordial to residents, visitors, family members and all staff at all times. • Cooperate with other departments and support staff in the delivery of care and services to the residents. • Encourage residents and arrange for participation in social activities. • Participate in case conferences, in-services and staff meetings. • Adhere to all Oak View Suites policies and procedures. • Adhere to all John Knox Village policies and procedures. • Adhere to all John Knox Village rules such as driving, parking and smoking. • Follow chain of command.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: • Other duties as requested or assigned.

Working Conditions: • Usually works indoors but may have to work outside during outside events and parties. • May have to get into awkward positions or work in cramped spaces. • May be exposed to loud noises or sounds that are distracting. • May be exposed to diseases or infections from contact with residents or other staff members. • Often exposed to contaminants. • May sometimes need to wear safety gear such as gloves and or masks. • May have to handle hazardous waste in accordance with infection control procedures

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