Medication Tech

PRN all shifts 

Salary starting at 19/hour

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Certified Medicine Aide assists with the administration of medications under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES: Certified Nursing Assistant Duties: 1. Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising. 2. Gives treatments, perform tests, carry-out procedures and collect specimens as instructed. 3. Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated. 4. Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed. 5. Answers signal lights promptly. 6. Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly. Certified Medication Aide Duties: 1. Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same. 2. Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration.

QALIFICATIONS

• Good mental and physical health, sound judgment, and high moral standards.
• Strong customer service focus and professionalism.
• Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments.
• Ability to read, write, spell, and follow both written and oral directions.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with residents, coworkers, and families.
• Ability to work with individuals who may be ill, elderly, or emotionally upset.

EDUCATION

• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS

The Millcroft Living  fully embraces a culture of hospitality.  To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.

WELLNESS FOCUS

The Millcroft Living employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.  This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness, which includes eight dimensions of wellness:  Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational.  Through these efforts, we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for up to 70% of the work day; must be able to lift , transfer, turn and position residents weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.  May be exposed to communicable diseases including the HIV and HBV viruses.  Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.