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STRANDS LLC

MED TECH-ALF

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).

$40,366 / year median in California

+23% projected growth

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MED TECH-ALF STRANDS LLC - 3.1
Saratoga, CA Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification English High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Medication Aide Position Summary Under the direction of Director of Nursing, the Medication Aide performs tasks that involve specific supportive services for residents, pouring dispensing and charting medications, vital signs, general charting of resident's condition and completion of a variety of forms. Responsibilities 1. Pour, pass, and chart medications. 2. Perform accucheck. 3. Always preserve the dignity and self-respect of all residents. 4. Practice confidentiality regarding residents and their records. 5. Keep alert to residents' conditions. Report changes in residents' attitude, appearance, behavior, or physical abilities to supervisor. 6. Promptly answer call lights. 7. Complete appropriate paperwork such as charting and incident reports. 8. Attending all training and in-services required. 9. Ordering medications 10. Contacting Doctors and outside agencies. Qualifications 1. Ability to read, write and speak English. 2. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. 3. Ability to conform to requirements of dress code and personal hygiene standards. 4. Ability to cooperate with other employees. 5. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis. 6. Oregon Care Partners Certification for Med Tech 7. Highschool Graduate 8. Must have first aid training and CPR certificates. 9. Must have acceptable references. 10. Must have current physical exam and TB test. 11. Must be able to pass fingerprint screening.