Medication Aide, 3-11pm/7-3
Location: Cheshire

JOB TITLE: Residential Care Technician (Med Tech)MUST BE MED TECH CERTIFIED

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Hourly - Full Time/ Part Time All Shifts

General Description:

Administers medications to residents of the Residential Care Home while performing basic care procedures. Recognizes the elderly we serve as unique persons, requiring individual alternatives to maintain full lives in their later years. Provides medical, spiritual, and emotional care; encompassing quality, dignity, compassion and confidentiality for each individual.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for giving medications to residents within one (1) hours of assigned time.

Observes residents for expected side effects of medication and has knowledge of potential hazards of medications and applies applicable precautions.

Accurately administers prn medications.

Assesses resident’s physical status prior to giving medication.

Accurately documents MAR and doctor’s orders.

Communicates with resident, families and staff in a sensitive, professional and therapeutic manner.

Observes and communicates changes in the patient condition to the RCH Nurse Coordinator.

Takes resident’s vital signs and records on the appropriate form.

Documents care and observation on appropriate forms.

Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of resident.

Provide for the safety and security needs of assigned residents.

Maintains established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, quality assessment and improvement programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Attends meetings as required.

Participates in education programs and inservice meetings.

Understands and follows “Universal Precautions” as it pertains to potential exposure to all body fluids. Utilizes infection control techniques.

Understands chemicals(s) used in their department under the “Right to Know” standard.

Reports all unsafe conditions to appropriate supervision, including change in patient status, broken or malfunctioning equipment or anything that could be a potential threat, danger to a patient. Practices good safety awareness.

Knowledgeable of Residents Rights and facility Abuse Policies and Procedures.

Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by Supervisor.

Entry Level Qualifications:

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR certification preferred.

PAC Training essential.

Current CT Certification of Unlicensed Staff to Administer Medications.

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, commons fractions, and decimals.Physical Requirements:

• Good physical and mental health.
• Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
• Lifts, positions, pushes, transfers residents.
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Intermittent exertion when performing treatments
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being considered for employment.Ability to adjust vision to bring objects to focusEquipment to be used: Eye protection mask sterile medical gloves Gait belt Back support belt

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.