Medication Aide

apartment Five Star Senior Living location_onTeaneck, NJ, US

The Opportunity

The Med Tech position provides support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Med Techs are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples. The ideal Med Tech will be detail oriented, possess knowledge of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.

What You’ll Do

Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents
Record medication dosages and times
Observe residents and document changes in their condition
Gather samples for analysis
Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
Uphold all health and safety standards
Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications
Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needs
Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient
Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to assist with or administer oral and external medications, per state regulations
Must demonstrate competency to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states
Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher

Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish
Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills
Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents
Must pass State and company background checks and drug test
Take Vital signs
Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations)
Read, write, speak and understand the English language

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