Find The RightJob.

English Meadows Senior Living Communities

Med Tech/LPN 7pm-7am

The Med Tech is responsible for maintaining safe and secure delivery of medications and health related items to the residents within the community. The Med Tech assists in developing, coordinating, and performing tasks on the service plan according to the residents’ preferences and abilities. The Med Tech serves as a supervisor and monitors the Resident Assistants on the same shift. The Med Tech acts as the designated person in charge in the absence of the Administrator and other Department Heads when they are the Senior Med Tech on duty in the community. Some states require Medication Technicians (Med Techs) to hold a CNA or related certification. In these states, Med Techs must maintain current credentials, remain in good standing, and comply with all applicable state licensing and regulatory requirements. Additional or expanded duties may be assigned based on credential status.

Sign on bonus of $1200 after 60days.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet requirements imposed by the licensing authorities.

Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Must be of good character; considerate; tolerant of aged and disabled persons.

Must be clean and well groomed.

Must have an acceptable criminal record check

Documented TB screening.

Must have or complete CPR/ 1st Aide within first 60 days of employment.

Must be able to perform resident care with awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.

Must maintain an acceptable attendance record and follow work schedule.

Requires minimal supervision.

Self-starter

Organizes and utilizes time appropriately

Must be mature in behavior, attitude, speech and action.

Must be pleasant in demeanor and tone of voice.

Must perform unpleasant tasks with grace; work cooperatively with supervisors and display willingness to assist co-workers.

Must abide by established policies and procedures of the community.

Looks for ways to improve the community function.

Must keep work areas neat and clean

Has the ability to spend long periods of time on their feet and to ambulate quickly.

Must be free of non-treated communicable disease.

Must be accurate, dependable, neat and thorough in assigned tasks.

Ability and willingness to learn quickly.

Ability to utilize and apply basic management skills.

Must be willing to work with the elderly population.

Must be capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Some states and facilities require CNA credentials to maintain this job role and for the Med Management Plans to be followed

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living

Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.

Receives report from the previous shift

Reads the communication log and shower schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each shift.

Documents in the communication log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day.

Assist residents with ADL, environmental orientation, vital signs, first aid and wound care.

Communicate with outside health care professionals.

Practices good infection control and universal precautions

Review new orders and MARS daily

Uses EMAR system as appropriate

Orders, stores and assists with medication according to current physician orders and community policies.

Performs medication pass as needed, in a timely and correct manner.

Assist with resident care as needed

Assist with resident meals as needed

Assist with residents moving in or out

Monthly weights as assigned

Responsible for changing 02 tubbing every 2 weeks, changing filters as assigned.

Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental condition.

Completes and reviews incident reports as needed.

Reviews and is responsible for cleanliness and organization of Nurses Station.

Assists with training of new team members.

Supervises and monitors Resident Assistants

Review service plans, complete level of care change forms when necessary

Maintain service plans, may participate in Service Plan reviews.

Maintain current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert charting.

Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly nurses’ station and medication cart.

Responsible for making sure that medication cart is properly organized and stocked for next shift.

Must always wear name tag.

Has a working walkie on them during their shift.

Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, team members and visitors, including housekeeping duties as assigned.

Assures residents at risk of wandering are safe and secure with a wander bracelet.

Responsible for answering and responding to call lights, door alarms as needed.

Knows and follows Emergency Procedures, Elopement and all other procedures.

Performs all other duties assigned by RCC or Administrator

Must attend and/or complete all assigned training to meet DSS regulations

Responsible for keeping resident information confidential; respecting resident rights; respecting privacy.

Must fulfill all duties assigned, to include Life Enrichment and other department support as needed.

Demonstrate company core values at all times.

Depending on experience and performance standing – may be assigned job lead duties and act as support for peers as needed and may rotate duties with other leads.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE ABILITIES:

Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, bend, lift, grasp, push, and pull at a high volume and frequency for long periods of time.

-Can tolerate bright lights, loud noises, odors, changes in temperature settings -to include cold or hot climates, exposure to infectious/communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and other disease related environments.

Efficiently and effectively manage unpredictable schedules, distractions, changes of pace or priorities, on a regular basis.
Fine hand coordination and ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to remain calm under stress and follow training protocols.
Capable of performing heavy and or unstable lifting of 50lbs or greater when necessary.
Must be accurate, dependable, and thorough in all assigned tasks.

DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES/CLEAN MVR REQUIRED:

N/A

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

-Meet general and specific Key Performance Indicators and associated industry or community metrics as leadership assigns and deems defining of success

Adjust to changing or evolving metrics accordingly

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

Employees in this role must follow the directives below, depending on their assigned state licensed community:

Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements for senior living services (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care).

Honor resident rights and follow all established protocols for care, safety, and service delivery.

Maintain required education, certifications, and credentials.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation.

Participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance initiatives.

Promptly report any incidents or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

DISCLAIMER:

This Job Description document is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Twenty/20 Management and associated Senior Living Communities are an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Similar jobs