What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Saint Therese?
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**$750.00 Sign on Bonus for every other weekend position!
We are looking for Part-Time experienced Medication Technicians (Med. Tech.) to work in our 5-star healthcare facility in Monroe, Michigan. We are taking resumes from candidates that share our values and mission in our skilled nursing facility.
Part-Time schedules available include working every other weekend and every other holiday:
- 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (24 hours per pay period)
- 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (24 hours per pay period)
Saint Therese - IHM Senior Living
We provide a home for seniors who want to live in a place that has the full continuum of care – meaning residents can move into independent living and then as their care needs evolve, they can move to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or stay in our short- term rehab center. We are a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid and staffed by people who have the experience and passion to provide exceptional care. It is open to people of any faith tradition.
Just as we are a home for seniors, we want our employees to find a home at IHM Senior Living. We are extremely proud of our community and welcome employees who know how to work hard as well as care hard and have fun. We live our mission to “do ordinary things with extraordinary love”.
We offer:
A totally renovated, private, home-like, peace filled environment located on a beautiful campus. Friendly co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and quality. Opportunities to use skills, training, and expertise to the best of your ability.
As part of Saint Therese - IHM Senior Living Community, we offer a competitive total rewards package which includes the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance (Company Paid)
- 403(b) program with company match
- Education and Development Opportunities
- Short term disability
Responsibilities:
The Medication Technician role includes dispensing oral capsules, pills, elixirs and perhaps subcutaneous insulin to patients; assist them in taking the medication; and assess for any side effects or drug reactions. Understanding and to be familiar with the residents' recent vital signs and blood glucose levels, as well as the different contraindications — or restrictions to administration — of common medications. Administering prescribed medications to patients and maintain related medical records under immediate supervision. Verifying the identity of patient receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records. Taking vital signs and/or observe patient to detect response to medication. Documenting when a PRN medication is given and why. If the PRN medication was not effective, document and what intervention was given.
This role will include some shifts working as a Nursing Assistant performing direct care. Such as recording vital signs, transporting, transferring, toileting, positioning, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming residents, encouraging highest level of independence, and validating residents' concerns.
Qualifications
Education : High school graduate/GED. Successful completion of training as a Medication Technician is preferred. CENA certification is preferred but not required.
Experience: Previous experience as a Medication Technician, if candidate has not completed training. Previous experience as a CENA or Nurse Aide is required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Resident centered thinking, with awareness & sensitivity to resident needs, interests, & abilities
- Ability to meet the physical demands of position, including lifting over 50 lbs. while transferring a resident.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Working knowledge of personal computers and related software
- Ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments.
- Dependability, with the ability to follow direction.
- Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Saint Therese is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Saint Therese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
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