- Sets up medications and passes them to residents following established policies and procedures.
- Performs narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Orders medications from pharmacy following community policies.
- Checks MAR's for error following community policy.
- Calls residents families to bring in medication as needed if applicable.
- Pulls expired medication or discontinued medications, prepares for drug destruction.
- Administers treatments, takes vital signs, and weighs residents.
- Documents/charts on residents' changes and unusual occurrences.
- Documents medical changes and orders on MAR per Dr. orders.
- Assures lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures.
- Schedules doctor appointments as needed.
- Admits new residents per community policy.
- Assists residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
- Assists with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed.
- Cleans up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.
- Assists residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion.
- Escorts residents to and from the dining room as needed.
- Picks up laundry from resident's apartment as needed and transport to laundry room.
- Assists in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed.
- Answers call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines.
- Listens to residents with empathy and assurance. Follows up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.
- Makes rounds on resident to assure their safety and provide assistance as needed.
- Calls Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed.
- Attends meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights.
- Communicates with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills.
- Provides tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident's individual needs can be met and promotes the concept of care in the community.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
- Assures excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and assuring residents, families, physicians, and other employee's needs are met.
- Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times.
- Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families.
- Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
- Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
- Must be able to work independently and prioritize work load as emergencies arise.
- Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff.
- Must have knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
Med Tech - Frisco, United States - Bethesda Senior Living Communities
Description
Description
">Seeking dedicated full-time Med Techs to meet the needs of the Residents we serve. If you are a certified Med Tech, and have a strong commitment to serve Seniors you may be the perfect individual to join our team. Shifts available are 6 am-2 pm and 2 pm-10 pm.
We offer competitive wages, benefits and recognition of our loyal Team members. If you enjoy serving the elderly, appreciate hands-on and accessible managers and want to be a part of a dynamic Team, we would enjoy hearing from you.
Responsibilities: Assures residents receive optimal care according to their needs and that medications are dispensed appropriately, timely, and accurately. Provides care and assistance to residents in a compassionate, quality customer service environment that preserves dignity.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job
May occasionally be assigned to be the shift/team leader as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Education/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required per state regulations.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.