Medication Technician

****************************************** $500.00 Sign on Bonus **********************************************

ABOUT US:

Amber Grove Place is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Amber Grove Place team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, aides in the personal care and protection of the residents in Assisted Living & Memory Care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values, and goals of Amber Grove Place.
• Responsible to provide “5 star” customer service to all customers whether in person, via computer, or on the phone.
• Know and understand the principles of Amber Grove Place, including concepts such as the “GRIT" philosophy and the service standards that are integrated into our everyday work culture.
• Cares for residents in the community adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Be actively involved in providing “5 star” customer service using the “GRIT” philosophy and other tools to do so.
• Helps with resident care to include:
• cleaning and bathing.
• personal hygiene, grooming.
• dressing.
• bed making, and light housekeeping.
• blood pressure checks, and weights.
• Helps with ambulation and transfers.
• escorting to activities and other functions.
• Report and communicate unusual symptoms and or resident behaviors/problems to supervisors.
• Monitor the emergency call system for emergency calls and respond appropriately.
• Works with the dining staff and provide general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables, and straighten dining room.
• Maintain daily chart notes and medication records.
• Assists with emergencies to include fire drills, elopements, etc.
• Answers telephones using Amber Grove Place telephone techniques and assists visitors in an assertively friendly manner during hours administration is not present.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program.
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests, and co-workers.
• Attend all in-service training workshops, seminars, and meetings.
• Promotes and protects the rights of all residents.
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned and requested.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, maintain confidentiality of restricted information and to follow instructions.
• Keep all information about residents & staff confidential per HIPPA guidelines.
• Follow written policies and procedures pertaining to resident rights as well as residential abuse and mandatory reporting procedure.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED and or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years caregiving experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of medication tech experience.
• Medication Tech Certification Preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires First Aid & CPR certification.
• Must have health screening and Tuberculosis (TB) and or Chest X-Ray (CXR) clearance.
• Must receive criminal records clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI.
• Must have illegal drug clearance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community.
• Understanding of Medical terminology.
• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations.
• Use of medical supplies and equipment.
• Medication dispensed to residents per doctor's orders.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.
• Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties.
• Principles and practices of nursing care.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate automated office machines like computers, calculators, telephones, and copier.
• Ability to operate and use a variety of health care equipment and tools including stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, glucometer, oxygen, otoscope, emergency, and disaster equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of clerical, secretarial, medical and computer supplies.
• Must be physically able to exert considerable force occasionally to assist residents who have fallen and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to physically support and or assist residents with transfers and positioning.
• Ability to recognize and differentiate colors, sounds, textures, odors, and forms.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand, squat, and lift 10lbs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employees.
• Ability to provide instruction to other employees.
• Ability to communicate the needs for additional training of other employees and caregiving staff to supervisor.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in supervising activities of daily living, handling difficult situations, and maintaining standards.

Language, Interpersonal Communication and Environmental Adaptability:

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families, clients, physicians, nurses, staff, resident assistants, supervisor, and client representatives, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English sufficiently to follow directions and communicate with supervisor, co-workers, and residents.
• Have ability to work effectively in a community environment.