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).
Med Tech will provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support, and companionship while also administering proper medicine passing technique.
Essential Functions:
1. Administers proper medication passing procedures to residents. 2. Assists residents with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene and mobility, as directed by their individual service plans. 3. Monitors changes in residents' functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and advises supervisors and/or clinical staff as appropriate. 4. Assists in the development and updating of Resident Care Plans. 5. Encourages resident participation in scheduled programs and activities. 6. Conducts one on one or small group activities as assigned by supervisor in conjunction with the Activities Program Director. 7. Assists with laundry and light housekeeping tasks as needed. 8. Assists with serving meals and bussing tables as needed. 9. Chaperones activities outside the community as needed. 10. Monitors the community and takes appropriate action to keep the environment safe, clean, and attractive for residents, guests, and co-workers. 11. Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled. 12. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and Providence's mission, policies, procedures, and standards. 13. Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required. 14. Maintains an appropriate degree of confidentiality. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An employee should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Education and Experience:
Medical Technician Certification required. Maintain licensing requirements, where applicable. Certifications, Licenses, and other
Special Requirements:
Maintain state licensing requirements, where applicable.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively, in English, with diverse populations. 2. Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing. 3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities. 4. Strong customer orientation to older adults. Physical Demands Standing Walking Sitting Use hands and fingers to Handle and feel. Reach with hands and arms. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Talk or hear. Vision Working Conditions Requires interactions with co-workers. Weekend, evening or night work occasionally if needed to ensure shift covered. On Call on as needed Basics Possible exposure to communicative disease and infection Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents. Exposure to latex Possible exposure to blood-burn pathogens Possible exposure to chemical, infections or biological hazards Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors or cuts from equipment. Ability to lift. Up to 100 pounds
