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Medication Technician Full Time and Per Diem positions available! FT Day Shift 7AM - 7PM FT Night Shift 7PM - 7

AM Position Summary:

This position is responsible for caring for the residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or an LPN/LVN or Case Manager/Resident Care Director.

Essential Functions:

Record vital signs. Assist with providing and documenting resident medications. Assisting clients with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, dressing, toileting and grooming. Assisting the resident with exercises, ambulation, transfer activities and supervision of the self-administration of medication. Performing routine household services essential to client care at home including shopping, meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping. Measure and record height and weight. Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor. Assist as needed with bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living. Contribute to the resident's plan of care. Care for resident's needs set out by supervisor. Provide emotional and social support to residents. Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents to make informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident's personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns. Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents. Respect residents' confidentiality. Familiar with emergency equipment and procedures. Understand duties during a fire drill and is familiar with evacuation plans. Attending all required training, in-service, and staff meetings. Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers. Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits available for Full Time associates (including PTO, 401k, medical, dental, and vision).

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

Level of Formal Education:

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person