What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at The Ranch Estates of Tucson?
About The Ranch Estates of Tucson
">We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support.
">Our team values making a positive difference every single day, and we invite you to join us in creating exceptional living experiences for our residents.
">Full-time Benefits:
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- PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance. ">
- Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings. ">
- Health/Dental Insurance ">
- 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program. ">
- Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance. ">
- Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work. ">
- Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards. ">
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support. ">
- Employee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges. ">
- Administer or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State regulations). ">
- Provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. ">
- Responsible for overseeing the wellness staffing schedule. ">
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Summary of Duties of the Medication Technician
">The primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician are as follows:
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Essential Functions of the Medication Technician
">Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
">Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy.
">Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
">Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
">Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift.
">Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.
">Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
">Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
">Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
">Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
">Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
">Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
">Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.
">Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director.
">Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
">Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
">Documents provision of services on company forms.
">Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
">Responsible for planning the wellness schedule preferably 1 month in advance but no less than 2 weeks.
">Participates in an on-call rotation for staffing needs; Will be responsible for finding coverage for open shifts.
">Must be available by phone 24/7 while on-call for staffing needs and able to fill open shift if needed.
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Non-Essential Functions of the Medication Technician
">Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness associates as needed.
">Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.
">Cares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
">Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
">Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
">Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested.
">Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
">Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
">Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
">Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
">Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
">Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
">Acts as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other visitors.
">Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process.
">Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.
">Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
">Performs related duties as assigned.
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
">Must maintain certification in the state where you work if required.
">Satisfactory completion of state-required education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as well as the company medication aide skills competency checklist.
">Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
">Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required; Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
">Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
">Experience in Assisted Living preferred.
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