Medication Technician

Park Place Camarillo Assisted Living and Memory Care This position provides direct care assistance to the resident in a manner that meets or exceeds Community expectations, including being familiar with and prepared to fulfill responsibilities as outlined in the following position descriptions: Under the direction of the Resident Care Director, LVN you will assist the residents in taking their medications, help with reordering meds, have great communication with families and professionals.

Medication Tech Job Duties:

Essential Functions Assist residents with taking medications, communicate with Doctors, Hopsice and Home Health. Provide assistance or reminders with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed. Provide assistance with resident's personal environment (e.g. clothing, linen, and personal belongings). Make resident rounds every two hours as required in residents' service plans or as circumstances dictate. Record and report changes in resident's condition to the supervisor including but not limited to changes in resident's ability to perform activities of daily living, skin changes, bruising, etc. Use approved charting criteria and procedures to record pertinent information in resident charts. Immediately report all incidents or accident involving residents to the Resident Care Director/Supervisor and record all necessary information on the Resident Incident and Accident Reporting Form. Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends. Correct and prevent environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner while observing universal precautions and infection control procedures. Immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident funds or property to immediate supervisor. Perform work assignments and attend required in-service training. Added Responsibilities Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting. Perform other related assignments as required. Attend required in-service training. Be willing and able to work in any resident care position.

Accountabilities:

Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance. Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality. Respect Resident's Rights. Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly. Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork. Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed. Observe standard precaution procedures and all safe workplace measures. Report any suspected or observed abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property or funds of a resident to the appropriate licensing agencies. Perform duties under the direction of a licensed nurse, within the scope of certified practice, and within verified skills competency. Pursuant to state regulations, must remain awake.

Benefits:

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics Experience:

Med tech : 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Camarillo, CA 93010: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person