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Medication Services Technician (aka QMAP) 10:00pm

This position is FullTime10:00pm - 6:30am Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat OvernightABOUT US:Chelsea Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Chelsea Place Memory Care.Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments);Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation;Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions;Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director;Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection;Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department;Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence;Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings;Responds to emergency situations;Acts as liaison with doctors and residents;Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;Assists in other departments as needed;Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable;Performs other related essential duties as required.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.Knowledge of:Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community;Medical terminology;Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations;Use of medical supplies and equipment;Medication dispensed to residents;Supervisory methods and techniques;Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties;Principles and practices of nursing care.CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE:Medication Technician Certification or State equivalentRequires First Aid and CPR certification;Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law