Med Tech

Purpose: to provide assistance in the care of Residents through the performance of direct and indirect activities of daily living, following the resident’s care plan, and distribute and administer medications as appropriate.

• Prepare and administer each resident’s medication per resident’s service plan and licensed healthcare professional orders.
• Provide any prescribed treatment to residents
• Document any and all medication passes, and treatments provided
• Communicate with Pharmacy for medication changes, refills, missing medications, etc
• Communicate with all outside agencies as needed and when they visit the home
• Provide support in all areas of daily living as needed by individuals, this may include lifting individuals, assisting in transferring, or moving wheelchairs
• Support individuals in obtaining the best quality of life possible
• Where assistance is requested/required to support individuals in making choices, advocate for him/her in areas of needs and wants
• Assist individuals in developing new relationships and supporting existing relationships
• Interacting and communicating in a manner that is respectful toward all individuals
• Creating an environment and conducts activities in a manner that ensures health and safety of individuals
• Developing and using effective communication with each individual using a style suited to the individual
• Communicating in a positive and productive manner at all times with co-workers, families/guardians and the public
• Providing a positive role model for individuals and co-workers
• Supporting co-workers and actively participates in team process.
• Providing complete, accurate and timely documentation
• Performing tasks that contribute to the day-to-day operation of the home (such as cooking, cleaning, laundry)
• Performing tasks in accordance with Cardinal Policies and Procedures while following all applicable state regulations. Med Techs in an HFA licensed building must follow all aspects of R 325.1932.
• Report incidents and accidents as per Cardinal policies and procedures.
• Notify licensed healthcare professional of issues or errors regarding medications.
• Perform narc counts per Cardinal policy and procedures.
• Maintaining the home in safe manner. Notifies someone, i.e., supervisor of any safety or maintenance issues
• Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director, Director of Wellness, and House Manager.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, highly preferred
• Med Techs must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• CNA or MA preferred