Hospitals and Health Care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
The Goodman Group, headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota, was founded in 1965, and is a recognized national leader in developing and managing senior living and health care communities, residential communities and commercial properties.
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The Medication Technician is responsible for administering medications according to provider instructions and maintaining accurate documentation of resident health.
They also provide essential daily living assistance, including personal care, monitoring resident conditions, and facilitating social engagement.
What you need
Candidates must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position and possess the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 75 pounds.
Prior experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility is preferred.
Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Medication administrationResident careDocumentationVital signs monitoringInfection controlPatient transferPersonal careCommunicationSafety complianceAssisted living supportTime managementIndependent decision making
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The Medication Technician plays an integral role in the success of our team, our
community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary
purpose of this position is to administer medications with the scope of your
license and provide assigned residents with daily resident care and services as
directed/instructed and in accordance with established a care plan.
Ask about our full-time, part-time and PRN openings!
Essential Job Functions
* Medication Technician works under the general supervision of a licensed
nurse.
* Assist / administer medications according to health care provider
instructions following the Medication Administration Record and within the
scope of your license.
* Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration, medication
effectiveness and any noted side effects, in accordance with established
policy and procedures, standards of care and applicable state/federal
regulations. Report any adverse reactions or side effects to supervisor or
Director of Nursing.
* Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing,
toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others
as directed/requested.
* Assists in dining rooms as assigned to provide resident care and monitoring.
* Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents.
Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or
programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
* Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident,
promptly reporting all changes to the nurse. Report significant events that
occur during shift.
* Responds promptly, courteously and appropriately to resident requests for
assistance.
* Promote personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing
infection control, blood borne pathogens, fire safety, hazardous materials,
and other safety practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting
unsafe situations to the nurse.
* Assist residents in preparing for appointments and social programs.
* Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
* Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are
being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
* Provide special resident services offered by the facility.
* Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living
activities, such as transferring residents, getting out of bed, bathing,
dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising, serve and
assist with meals, and taking vital signs.
* Observes and documents the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition
of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
* Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, bells, or intercom
systems to determine residents' needs.
* Promotes personal safety with a clean and safe environment for residents by
observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and
reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
* Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes and concerns.
* Provide companionship, comfort and support to residents.
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Critical Skills
* Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions
* Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members,
visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
* Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people
within the facility
* Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective
communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and
families
Education and Experience
* Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position
* Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or
long-term care facility
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to
blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous
chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:
* Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving, lifting or transferring of
residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
* Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients.
* Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
* Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach.
* Fine motor skills.
Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of
this position are:
* Executes tasks independently.
* Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally.
* Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions.
* Visual acuity.
* Hearing alertness.
Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:
* Ambient room temperatures and lighting.
Other Requirements -
* n/a
Platinum Service®
Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered
in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous,
responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of
our Platinum Service® program.
Conclusion
All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies
and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and
procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to
convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it
is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,
responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in
this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties
and responsibilities at any time.
Acknowledgement
I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected
to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential
functions may be altered from time to time.
By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of
this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable
accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human
Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss
possible accommodations.
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