Med Tech -Certified Medication Aide -Per Diem

Salary Range: $25.00 Hourly

All Shifts Available Per-Diem

Reports To

The Medication Technician/Certified Medication Aide reports directly to the Health and Wellness Director.

FLSA Classification: This position is classified as non-exempt and is an hourly position.

Job Overview

Responsible for providing quality care and services to all residents and their families. Provide assistance of medication administration for residents according to their care plan and physician's orders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Administer prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the delegation of the RN, including supervision of the LPN.
• Completes required annual medication training, per state requirements.
• Completes company required medication training modules.
• Provide resident care to ensure care needs are met according to the resident's care plan.
• Maintain medical records and written documentation assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services to residents.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned, including care tasks/assignments as needed and delegated.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Medication Technician (Med Tech) as applicable, and a valid state-issued HHA or CNA certification, as required by the state in which the position is located.

HHA or CNA certification is not required in Pennsylvania or Delaware.

• Minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in Assisted Living, Home Health, Hospital, or Long-Term Care environment.
• CPR Certification
• Able to speak, read and write in English.
• Able to work weekends & holidays.

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Benefits Offered (for Per Diem Employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Free Parking