Medication Technician Memory Care - Visalia, United States - Prestige Care Visalia

Description

Medication Technician Memory Care - On-Call

Prestige Care - Visalia

Visalia, CA

This is an on-call position. Wage range: $17.00-$24.50 DOE and seniority with Prestige.

Information About Prestige Assisted Living atVisalia

Located at 3120 W. Caldwell Ave. in Visalia, CA, PrestigeAssisted Living at Visalia is a 44 assisted living apartment and16 apartmentsof memory care, for a total of 60 apartments. PAL-Visalia has a reputation forbeing one of the highest performing assisted living communities not only in thestate of California, but also on a national level For example, in 2017 it wonthe "Bronze" award via the American Health Care Association/National Center forAssisted Living. Then in 2020, it achieved the "Silver" award, one of only asmall handful of senior care communities in the entire state of California towin this prestigious award. In addition, it enjoyed a deficiency free survey onit's most recent survey.

Visalia boasts a number of long term team members whohave been there for years, so if having the same co-workers and residents youserve is important to you, this is your place. We have minimum turnover ofstaff compared to most all other competitors around the area.

Our local leadership describes Visalia as a "tremendous placeto live and work. We all share our commitment to our residents, have a greatteam spirit, and enjoy many themed days which keeps the workplace fun"

If working in a home-like setting, in a strong teamatmosphere that has a strong promote-from-within culture, and has a nationalaward-winning reputation, Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia is the place foryou.

Who Is PrestigeCare?

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing +post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communitiesin 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members whoserve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personallytouching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment,and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment tocareer development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can helpyou achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career atPrestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment whereyour work truly matters at the end of every day.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents. The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
2. Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
3. Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
4. Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
5. Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record.
6. Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.
7. Reports all medication errors per policy.
8. Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
9. Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
10. Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.
11. Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.
12. Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.
13. Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.
14. Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
15. Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.
16. Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
17. Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.
18. Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
19. Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.
20. Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff.
3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEOne or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations. Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency. Must have word processing skills. Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations. Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.