What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICATION TECHNICIAN - ASSISTED LIVING position at Liberty Homecare?
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
MEDICATION TECHNICIAN
Job Description:
- Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual except injections, medication given by g-tube, j-tube or nasogastic tubes and IV medications.
- Assumes any duties assigned within the bounds of professional certification.
- Continues education by attending workshops, in-service classes and reading literature.
- Performs procedures such as vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
- Performs documentation as required by facility policy.
- Reports any medication errors immediately.
- Counts controlled substance medications, give/take report and follow proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.
- Communicates with resident, families, friends, and visitors appropriately.
Job Requirements:
- Registered on the NAI registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
- Successful completion of the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis or at least 10 times per shift.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.
