What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Beztak Senior Living?
Beztak & All Seasons Senior Living wants you to join our family of talented individuals. We are seeking to hire bright, dynamic leaders who have a passion for service and a commitment to excellence! At Beztak & All Seasons, we love what we do, and it shows. Our team of caring professionals work together to make our senior residents feel at home in our communities.
We are looking to hire a Medication Technician to join our team. As a Medication Technician, you will be primarily responsible for the administration or assisting in the administration of medication and treatments in accordance with a resident’s health care provider’s orders. You will also be responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s), providing general supervision, and respecting residents’ rights and needs of choice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCATIONS:
- Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
- Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
- Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
- May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
- Responds to all residents needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
- Upholds Residents’ rights at all times
- Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
- Observes residents for change in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
- Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, in a timely manner
- Resolves concerns regarding resident care with all constituents in a timely manner
- Ensures proper and timely records reporting in your department in accordance with state and federal guidelines and company standards
- Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPPA and state and federal regulatory training as required
- Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions
- Assists with other duties as assigned
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to an atmosphere of team spirit and cooperation within the facility
- Promotes customer service and positive community relations by treating residents, families, other staff, and all visitors in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of 1-year previous experience as a Caregiver for the elderly in a residential or
long-term care setting
- Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
- Must be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must complete the Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)
BEZTAK PERKS & BENEFITS:
Beztak has an exciting, growth-focused culture, and we strongly believe in promotion from within. While certain positions require past work experience in a specific role, you don’t have to have any experience in property management to join the Beztak team. Beztak culture is one that is built upon the three E’s: Excellent, Ethical and Effective, and we pride ourselves on benefits programs and perks that take care of our team.
Some of our most popular benefits include:
- 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday that you hold special
- Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
- Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program – free, and confidential services for a variety of needs: counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more!
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position typically operates indoors with possible exposure to blood borne pathogens or other potentially infectious material.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
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