POSITION SUMMARY
The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents. The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores ... ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
- Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
- Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
- Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
- Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record.
- Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.
- Reports all medication errors per policy.
- Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
- Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
- Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.
- Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.
- Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.
- Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.
- Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
- Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.
- Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
- Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.
- Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
- Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.
- Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff.
- Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
- Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEOne or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations. Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency. Must have word processing skills. Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations. Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.
EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Informationabout Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living
Located at 1885 ParkwoodStreet in Idaho Falls, Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living has 44 apartments ofall assisted living.
You can truly know eachand every one of our residents and other team members at our beautifulcommunity that is known for it's staff longevity and strong commitment toexcellence. The community is clean, inviting, home-like, and one where you canbring your whole self to work every day. Parkwood Meadows is also nostranger to high performance, winning the 2015 "Bronze" award through theAmerican Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, one ofonly a small handful of communities over the last 10 years in the state ofIdaho to achieve such a designation.
Our community also offers an innovative wellness program, Celebrations ,that is focused on six wellness categories that empower residents to explorenew or treasured hobbies, pastimes and skills. With the Parkwood's Celebrationsprogram, residents have the tools to explore a host of exhilarating newactivities and to live life the way they want. We offer a defined career pathfor you, in a beautiful setting, where you can truly thrive.
If working in a home-likesetting, with a strong team atmosphere, and with a national award-winningemployer that has a great promote-from-within culture, then Parkwood MeadowsAssisted Living is the place for you.
Who Is PrestigeCare?
Prestige Care is a familyof over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assistedliving and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organizationof over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have theprivilege of personally touching their lives every day.
We have four core valuesof integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do.With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Careis a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. Witha healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative,team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day
