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Autumn Leaves of Georgetown

FT Certified Medication Tech 2p-10pm

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

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).

$32,684 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

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  • There may be virtual interviews however we do not use Skype and all positions are in-person.
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SUMMARY:
The Medication Tech (ACMA) administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate, and quality care for all residents. Works with other Caregivers towards overall resident care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.  Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's).  Takes and records at predetermined intervals vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure, measures intake. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage and other specimens as ordered.  Completes incident reports for any incidents occurred on assigned shift. Supports resident care plan.  Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences.  Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.  Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities).  Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process.  Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to delegating nurse.  Assists with resident room, bathroom, and common area cleanliness, and other housekeeping duties as needed.  Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  High school diploma or equivalent.  ACMA Certification  Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually - provided through community in- services.  Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as resident charts, medication orders, and safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Required to sit, stand and walk regularly, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person