Pay up to $20.00 per hour

The Avalon of Bloomfield Township seeks compassionate and caring individuals who are dedicated to supporting exceptional senior living experiences. Working at The Avalon of Bloomfield Township means you are part of the family. Each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Daily pay
• Holiday Pay
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary of Duties of the Scheduler/Lead Medication Technician

As the Scheduler, you are expected to organize and prepare work schedules for associates in the Wellness Department to ensure the appropriate number of associates are available for each work shift. This involves working with internal associates, as well as external sources such as temporary staffing agencies. This also includes scheduling time off for associates and ensure vacant positions are filled to meet staffing requirements.

The primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician are as follows: 1) Administer or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State regulations); 2) Provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality; and 3) Responsible for overseeing the wellness staffing schedule. The Lead Medication Technician reports to the supervisor on duty as well as the Wellness Director.

Essential Functions of the Scheduler

• Report positions that need to be filled or vacancies to wellness department head.
• Verify associate work hours and requested time.
• Report inconsistencies, job vacancies, and scheduling concerns to supervisor to address.
• Verify associate work hours with Executive Director/Associate Executive Director on a routine basis to ensure payroll is accurate.
• Assist in the orientation of new associates.
• Explain the requirements of work shifts and hours to new associates.
• Train new associates on time clock system used to report hours.
• Provide new associates a tour of the community, as requested.
• Basic administrative tasks as related to scheduling, staffing, and human resources.
• Coordinate and may assist with providing on-the-job training for new hires.

Essential Functions of the Medication Technician

• Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
• Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
• Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
• Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
• Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
• Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.
• Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and/or Wellness Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Must maintain certification in the state where you work, if required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to three years of relevant senior retirement community management experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Satisfactory completion of state-required education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as well as the company medication aide skills competency checklist.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities; considerable initiative, judgement, and leadership skills are also required.
• Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required; Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Experience in Assisted Living preferred.