This shift is part time 10pm-6am

POSITION SUMMARYThe Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents. The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.2. Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.3. Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.4. Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.5. Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.6. Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.7. Reports all medication errors per policy.8. Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.9. Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.10. Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.11. Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.12. Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.13. Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.14. Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.15. Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.16. Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.17. Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.18. Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.19. Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.20. Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.21. Performs other duties as assigned.COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEOne or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations. Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency. Must have word processing skills. Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations. Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to

personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our

core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the

center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce

that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,

backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how

we celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an Equal

Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,

religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or

related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,

age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,

or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Questions? Contact AutumnWindED@prestigecare.comInformation About

Prestige Assisted Living at Autumn Wind

Located at 200 w. Beech Street in Caldwell, Idaho, Prestige

Assisted Living at Autumn Wind has 60 apartments of assisted living, as well as

15 units of memory care.

Autumn Wind is a beautiful community that has a strong

reputation in the area as a employer-of-choice, but also, is no stranger to

winning awards. They won a “Silver” award through the American Health Care

Association in 2017, and recently won the “Best Assisted Living Community” in

Canyon County in 2020! Autumn Wind has a long-tenured team, with many team

members been there for 10-15 years, so if a stable work environment is

important, this would be the place for you.

Our Executive Director has built out a robust employee

retention fund to support our staff, and have a competitive and comprehensive

benefits package for all full time team members. When help is needed, all

department heads pitch in – there is no job too big, or too small – it’s a true

team culture at Autumn Wind.

Our Executive Director at Autumn Wind mentions that her

leadership style is one where she “ likes to lead by example. I do not ask my staff to perform any

task that I would not feel comfortable doing. I actively engage my team in

discussions and ask for input on certain decision making, especially when it

affects work responsibilities.”

If working in a home-like setting, with a strong team

atmosphere, and with a national award-winning employer that has a great

promote-from-within culture, then Prestige Assisted Living at Autumn Wind is

the place for you.

Who Is Prestige

Care?

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing

post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities

in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who

serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally

touching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment,

and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to

career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help

you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at

Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where

your work truly matters at the end of every day.