Med Tech (medication assistant, technician)

Department: Assisted Living

Reports Directly to: Assisted Living Coordinator/Med Tech. Supervisor

The Med Tech provides direct personal care and supervision to residents and is responsible for assisting residents with centrally stored medications in accordance with physician orders, resident care plans, facility policies, and California Title 22 regulations. The Med Tech promotes resident safety, well-being, and satisfaction through proper medication assistance, monitoring, documentation, and support with activities of daily living. The Med Tech communicates effectively with supervisors, caregivers, and other staff to ensure resident needs are met.

The Resident Care Services department staffs through a primary care structure. Each Med Tech is responsible for medication assistance and related care duties for their assigned residents, while functioning as part of the overall care team.

The Med Tech shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have a criminal clearance prior to presence in the facility. The Med Tech will also have passed a physical and chest x-ray (or intradermal test) performed by a physician within the prior six months of employment. The physician’s report shall indicate whether the individual is physically qualified to perform the duties assigned and whether he/she has any health condition that would create a hazard to self, other staff members, or residents. Personnel with evidence of physical illness or emotional instability that poses a significant threat to the well-being of residents will be relieved of duties. In order to carry out the responsibilities of this position, the Med Tech is required to have training in caregiving and medication assistance, preferably in a geriatric or assisted living setting. The Med Tech must have completed all required facility and regulatory medication training prior to independently assisting residents with medications. 2 Physical ability to assist with mobility and resident transfers is essential. Good mental health is required. The Med Tech must be able to communicate effectively with residents, family members, physicians, pharmacists, and other health professionals. Additionally, the Med Tech must possess the ability to read, understand, and carry out resident care plans, physician orders, and medication administration records (MARs).

• Observe residents for medication side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in condition and report concerns immediately to a supervisor • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and transfers as needed

• Monitor resident activity, condition, and psychosocial status during the night and take action to promote safety and well-being • Report any status changes, incidents, or unusual observations immediately to the supervisor

• Act immediately on resident emergencies, following protocol and First Aid/CPR training • Assist with shift change communication to ensure continuity of care

• Promote open communication between healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff • Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor or Executive Director

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