Medication Technician/Med Tech (PRN) - Forest Ridge
Navion Senior Solutions
West Jefferson, north carolina
Job Details
Part-time
Full Job Description
Forest Ridge, a Navion Senior Living Community, is seeking Certified Medication Technicians for medication administration-related roles. Our Medication Technicians are responsible for delivering high quality medication administration and resident care oversight in a cutting edge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community.
Open interviews every Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Available Shifts:
PRN: 2nd and 3rd Shift
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, family members and staff.
- Promotes and protects residents rights and treats residents with dignity and respect.
- Attends in-service and education programs and obtains continuing education required by state regulations.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents’ information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintains professional appearance by adherence to community dress code.
- Documentation is completed in an informative and descriptive manner.
- All changes in a resident’s condition are reported as soon as possible to the supervisor.
- Work schedules and assigned tasks are completed in accordance to the established policies and procedures of the community.
- Operates equipment in a safe manner and the only equipment utilized is that which previous training of use has occurred.
- Infection Control precautions and practices are utilized with all activities.
- Demonstrates knowledge of fire and emergency procedures. Reports all safety violations.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Successful completion of a State Approved Medication Aide course.
- Personal Care Assistant or Certified Nursing Certification required.
- Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families and staff members
- Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.
- Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- PTO for full time positions
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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