Med-Tech - Personal Care - Part-Time

Are you a caring and compassionate Med-Tech? Are you driven by a desire to provide the highest quality of care? Do you have a strong attention for details? Do you have excellent problem-solving and communication skills? Do you enjoy working as part of a dynamic team?

If you answer yes to the above questions, we invite you to apply to join our exceptional team as a Medication Technician. 

Homeland has a tradition of caring that began in 1867 and continues today with Homeland Center and community outreach services: Hospice, Palliative Care, HomeHealth, and HomeCare. Personal Care at Homeland Center is tailored to provide our residents with the support they need to live an active and healthy life with as much independence as possible. The Personal Care team works hard to build a community of trust for every resident who calls Personal Care "home." At Homeland, every person on our team matters and fulfills a greater purpose in the lives of our residents, patients, and clients.

As a Medication Technician for Homeland Center's Personal Care, you contribute to our culture of care and trust by ensuring continuity of care for residents within an independent living setting.

• This opening requires certification in Medication Administration, with a minimum 2-years of experience.
• This is a Part-Time opening, for Night Shift Hours, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am.

Med-Tech Responsibilities include:

• Assesses the resident’s condition and nursing needs. Reports all information to the Unit Manager.
• Documents changes in residents’ condition and nursing care on progress notes and RASP. Reports concerns to the Unit Manager immediately.
• Administers medications and follows the seven (7) medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality in all aspects of their work and requires subordinates to do the same.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies, including but not limited to, use of proper charting techniques, accurately completing incident reports, 24-hour reports, etc.
• Notifies physician of changes in resident’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.
• Notes and carries out physician’s orders in a timely manner.
• Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift by verbal communication, 24-hour report documenting and documenting appropriately on calendar for upcoming needs.(i.e. labs, appointments, etc.)
• Understands the importance of addressing resident skin related issues in a timely and appropriate fashion, i.e., completes appropriate charting/documentation. Notifies Unit Manager of any issues immediately.
• Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns (i.e., contacting physician, family, performing assessment, etc).
• Implements resident’s RASP based on assessments and goals established therein.
• Promptly responds to notifications relating to residents in distress or in pain
• Treats residents and their families with dignity and respect. Identifies and addresses psycho-social, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
• Supervises and motivates other members of the healthcare team as needed to accomplish the resident’s care, which has been developed and contained in their RASP.
• Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice for Med Techs (i.e., Charting, Assessment, IMAR, etc.).
• Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights and dignity at all times and requires others to do the same.
• Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.
• Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers, subordinates and other departmental staff in a kind, considerate, knowledgeable, and friendly manner.
• Consistently involves resident in their care and addresses their concerns while dispensing medications, treatments, and while performing assessments. Encourages staff to do the same.
• Functions as a leader for the CNAs. Delegates, uplifts, reprimands/re-educates, acknowledges excellent care in a manner that contributes to the excellence and harmony of the unit.  Consistently encourages and supports teamwork and cohesiveness whenever possible.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and assists in performance evaluations, when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the unit is under control.
• Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility, as well as Personal Care Regulation.
• Must have the ability and desire to acquire additional knowledge related to geriatric nursing, assessment techniques, etc. and apply the knowledge when necessary.
• Is a motivated, independent individual with initiative who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately, accurately, and timely.

Med-Tech Requirements:

• Regulatory Requirements:
  • Maintains certification in Medication Administration.
  • Maintains certification in Diabetes Management.
  • Maintains certification in CPR & First Aid.
• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Completion of a state approved, Certified Nurse Aide Training Program.
  • Successful completion of DPW Direct Care Training Program.
  • Successful completion of the DPW Medication Administration Course.
  • The Med Tech will maintain current competency associated with the DPW Medication Administration Course.
  • The emotional stability to deal with confused, combative, disoriented residents calmly and professionally.
  • Prior experience with Geriatric residents in a healthcare environment, passing medications preferred.
  • General understanding of medical terminology.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Valid and Current CNA Licensure from the State of Pennsylvania
• Computer Skills:
  • Experience and familiarity with electronic charting programs or willing to be trained.

• Other skills and abilities:

• • Basic English Language Skills, including ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Basic Mathematical Skills, including ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Basic Reasoning Skills, including ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Willingness to work with others to assist in the accomplishment of the overall goal of the facility and for the benefit of our residents.
  • Exceptional compassion and caring towards others.
  • Ability to understand and follow basic directions related to resident care.

Homeland Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.