What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide/Technician (Urgent need) position at Zenex Partners, Inc?
Medication Aide/Technician (Urgent need)
Location:- Canistota, SD, 57012
Duration:- 3 Months
Shift:- Variable Shifts, could be a mix of 8s or 12s, primarily mix of days and/or eves.
Pay rate:- $22 - $27/hr W2.
Medication Aide/Technician Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner. Stores medications correctly, cleans and locks med cart or other storage system. Follows location policy for missed medications, accidentally dropped or spit out by the resident, and medication errors. Follows procedures for documentation, including narcotics sign out. Follows up with observation and documentation of resident response to medication received. Assists as needed to provide resident centered personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining vital signs, psychosocial support and other personal cares. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Provides a positive dining experience. Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercise. Documents resident cares and behaviors according to Society policy, procedure and regulations.
Licensure Certification:
Completion and certification in an accredited nursing assistant training program and state approved medication aide course as required by state in which location is located – this may require a high school diploma or a GED – refer to state regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $21.45 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $27
