QMAP PT Care/Medication Technician

About This Role

Provide hands-on care, physical and emotional support to residents, and assist with medication administration as a Care/Medication Technician at a senior living community.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for a designated group of residents, monitoring their whereabouts and checking on them throughout the shift.
• Observe, report, and document changes in residents' condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary intake, and activity participation.
• Respond promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
• Notify supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator of increased resident care needs.
• Assist with continence management and properly dispose of products to maintain sanitation.
• Serve and collect food trays, assisting as needed, and report meal refusals or loss of appetite.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents’ rooms and work areas.
• Practice good standard care precautions for cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Help residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety.
• Actively participate/lead and assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating).
• Engage residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greet and assist all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
• Perform resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Review service plans to learn pertinent resident information.
• Assist/observe medications and treatments for residents using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Document and initial medication administration, including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident medication information.
• Report all resident concerns related to medication assistance to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restock medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assist in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Count all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintain and clean the Medication Room, med charts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Follow re-fill process for medications.
• Participate in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Nice to Have

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Previous experience working with seniors

Benefits