Resident Medication Tech

divh2Full-Time Resident Medication Tech/h2pCardinal Bay is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living health care organization. We encourage our staff and residents to REACH for the stars! Our values focus on:/pulliRespect/liliExcellence/liliAppreciation/liliConnection/liliHonor/li/ulpOur goal is to help residents to grow, thrive and be contributors to community life. We do this by fostering relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging. YOU are an important part of creating such a full life!/ppVillage on the Park Steeplechase is seeking Full-Time Resident Medication Tech to continue our story of compassionately caring for our residents. As a Resident Medication Aide, you will be assisting in the needs and care of our residents, care for each resident with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence./ppBenefits:/pulliComprehensive coverage including health, dental vision with Cardinal Bay contributing over 50% of cost. Life Insurance covered 100% by Cardinal Bay./liliFull-time employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation for the first 4 years, then it bumps up to 3 weeks. Use it, let it roll, or cash it in!/liliBenefit from exclusive discounts on auto home and pet insurance./liliPerks @ Work offers discounts on electronics, personal travel, apparel, home needs, entertainment, fitness/nutrition, and childcare costs!/liliAccess our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling on family, work, legal, identity theft recovery, mental health, and everyday life!/lili$300 per FT referral/liliAdvancement cross-training opportunities available at all 8 communities./liliPlan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan and matching contributions./liliPaid training program/li/ulpShifts:/pulli6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m./lili4 days on 2 days off rotation./liliRotation includes weekends and holidays./li/ulpResponsibilities:/pulliExercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters./liliAdministers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. A monitors response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such and notifies HCC./liliAdheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration./liliAssists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Supervises residents who self-administer medication./liliExhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures. Maintains residents records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in residents physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc./liliObserves and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor. Writes weekly/monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room./liliReceives reports on all residents. Counts controlled substances with off going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys./liliFollows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends./liliEncourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers./li/ulpRequirements:/pulli6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors/liliCertified Medication Aide preferred. Hourly rate higher if state certified./liliAbility to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues./liliHigh School diploma or G.E.D./liliAbility to speak, read write English./liliMust be willing to undergo a routine background check./li/ulpCardinal Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer./p/div