Care Partner-Medication Technician Combo - Part-Time

Great Place to Work Certified!: #BestWorkplaces: #GPTWCertified: Community: Orangevale Department: Assisted Living Status: Part Time Starting Pay Range: $17-$18/hour Pay Raises: Every January and July! Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Bonuses and More! Skills required to successfully perform the duties of a Personal Care Aide/Med-Tech in the Care Department: * Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (including, but not limited to: dressing, changing, * Assisting with continence care, escorting, bathing, etc).
* Support residents diagnosed with dementia (including, but not limited to: re-directing to promote engagement, encouraging proper nutrient intake, engaging residents in socialization, aiding support when residents display difficult or challenging behaviors).
* Encourage residents in social activities; accompany residents on outings; create a positive, comfortable environment for our residents and families.
Other requirements of our Personal Care Aides/Med Tech include: * Pour and assist residents with medications according to Physician orders, Medication Training, and Company policies and procedures.
* Follow “Medication Training” policies and procedures regarding infection control, standard precautions, biohazard waste, sharps management and disposal.
* Fax new orders to pharmacy following Company policies and procedures.
* Communicate to Physician, Pharmacist, Family, and Direct Supervisor if resident misses any scheduled doses of medication.
* Document immediately when medication is given to resident.
* Re-order medications following Company policies and procedures.
* Observe and immediately report any changes in resident condition following the “Medication Training” policies and procedures.
* Document immediately when a resident receives a PRN medication.
* Keep medication room and cart clean and orderly at all times.
* Complete all documentation on a new resident for the medication program.
* Log in all medication deliveries on the resident’s Centrally Stored sheet.
* Keep medication room, cart, cupboards, and records locked when not in use.
* Destroy medications following Company policies and procedures.
* Count the narcotics following Company policies and procedures.
* File appropriate paperwork in resident’s charts.
* Assist Medication Manager with reviewing current Medication Assistance Records (MAR’s) to the next month’s MAR’s for any changes.
* Assist Medication Manager with investigation on any concerns from resident or family regarding medications.
* Verify the resident’s medications prior to dispensation with the resident’s physician and every six months thereafter in order to provide the best service and make sure the resident is taking the proper dosages and the proper medication.
Ensure residents do not run out of medications at any time.
Record any medication changes per doctor’s orders in all the proper documents as specified in Medication Procedures and Company Policies.
Ensure accuracy of MAR and immediately report concerns to Manager.
In both roles, understands all emergency protocols, responds to emergencies as directed by Supervisor and per Community training.
In both roles, treat residents with dignity and respect.
Provide privacy during personal care.
* Bending, lifting, stooping, standing and/or walking an average of 7 hours per day.
* Passing a DOJ background clearance, receiving a health screening, and obtaining a negative TB test (all provided by community).
* Minimum high school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
Physical Demands: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to, stoop, kneel, bend over, reach overhead, push, and pull.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
* The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess employee and resident safety and ability may be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Work Environment: * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* Requires patience in working with Senior Residents in the range of 60-100 plus years of age.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
* At times, may be required to work outdoors.
* May include exposure to dogs, cats or other pets.