What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Technician - The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care position at The Gardens of Amarillo?
Job Description
Job Description
The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care
SUMMARY : The Medication Tech administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate, and quality care for all residents. Works with other Caregivers towards overall resident care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
- Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
- Takes and records at predetermined intervals vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure, measures intake. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage and other specimens as ordered.
- Completes incident reports for any incidents occurred on assigned shift. Supports resident care plan.
- Facilitates and / or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences.
- Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
- Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities).
- Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process.
- Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to delegating nurse.
- Assists with resident room, bathroom, and common area cleanliness, and other housekeeping duties as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Full Time
Part Time
PTO / Benefits
