Medication Partner 7a-7p $19+ (Full Time)
Company: The Boulevard Senior Living-St Charles
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title:Medication TechDepartment/ Group:Wellness/
Non-ExemptCompany PhilosophyArrow Senior Living Management wants
every person who chooses to join our team to understand that they
play a very important part in a much larger story of residents
lives. It is our hope that Arrow team members create joy-filled
memories with this respected generation. And because there is no
greater gift that someone can give than their time, we thank you
for your generosity.Key Accountabilities1) Ensure the proper
administration of medication.2) Maintain medication carts and
proper recordkeeping.3) Assist residents with care needs, including
activities of daily living, providing exceptional and dignified
care with first class customer service.DutiesThis position
description is designated to outline primary duties,
qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual or the
organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation
that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and
whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.Present a
professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of
service, goodwill, and genuine interest in each residents
needs.Work under the direction of the Wellness Director or Care
Coordinator to maintain an efficient and regulatory compliant
medication program, as well as accurate and current records related
to medications.Maintain a neat and orderly medication room.Audit
resident medication records.Maintain compliance with all
departmental recordkeeping requirements.Ensure physician orders are
maintained for all medications and check for clarification and
accuracy.Check regularly for expired medications. Set-up for
medication passes.Dispose of medications when necessary as allowed
by regulation and community policy.Assist residents with
self-administration of medications and ensure medications are being
accurately self-administered.Assist with medication orders as
needed and per community policy and regulation.Check medications
against medical books and identify resident prior to
administrationAdminister medication per physician orders.Ensure
resident medical needs are met.Monitor resident for vital signs,
observe for any changes, report to Wellness Director and/or
physician, document findings in medical records, and carry out
orders as written within scope of certification.Promptly respond to
emergency call system, telephone and paging systems and provide
assistance with resident need or request. Assist residents with
activities of daily living (ADL) as listed on the Individual
Service Plan. Provides safe transfers, positioning and turning of
residents using effective body mechanics.Provide assistance with
elimination needs of residents by: providing care for the
incontinent resident, including the proper use of incontinent
briefs; reinforcing bowel and bladder training; assisting residents
with toileting, including the use of urinals, commodes and toilet
seat extensions. Familiarize yourself with residents of the
Community, including detailed understanding of each residents
unique interests, hobbies, history and personal preferences in
order to provide exemplary service.Maintain compliance with all
departmental recordkeeping requirements.Report any needed repairs
of community-owned property to the Wellness Director, or
Communications Department where applicable.Report any suspicion or
evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in
Policies and Procedures.Intervene in situations involving unsafe or
inadequate care and report immediately to the Wellness
Director.Participate in all scheduled team member meetings, and
other community-wide team member meetings as requested.Participate
in ongoing education and in-service training. Use effective verbal
and non-verbal communication to present information in a positive
and non-threatening way.Respond effectively to resident behavior.
Use supportive communication in resident interactions including
effective communication skills with residents who have sensory
deficits.Observe and report resident physical and emotional
condition changes, using appropriate terminology and
abbreviations.Apply non-sterile bandages/dressings and
anti-embolism stockings (TED hose).Demonstrate good practice of
infection control principles by understanding the infectious
process and modes of disease transmission, and by using appropriate
hand-washing techniques.Care for cognitively impaired residents by:
using techniques for addressing the unique needs and behaviors of
individuals with dementia; communicate effectively; communicate
understanding and respond appropriately to behavior; use
interventions to reduce the effects of cognitive impairments.
Demonstrate an understanding and support of Resident Rights by:
providing for resident privacy; maintaining resident
confidentiality; promoting the residents right to make personal
choices to accommodate their needs; reinforcing behavior consistent
with resident dignity; assisting resident to participate in
activities.Maintain safe environment by: keeping community safe,
clean and comfortable; recognizing environmental safety hazards and
understanding methods to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries;
using safe practices when O2 is in use; identifying and following
communitys disaster plans; able to describe and follow the
communitys fire procedure, including operation of fire
extinguishers and ways to prevent fires; planning for safe use and
maintenance of equipment; practicing good infection control
procedures.Provide basic emergency care as determined by the
emergency needs of the residents by providing basic first
aid.Support the mental health and social service needs of residents
by: observing and reporting mental status and behavior changes;
modifying own behavior in response to resident behavior;
facilitating residents expression of needs and providing supportive
communication; assisting and instructing residents to be
independent in ADL; assisting residents in choosing appropriate
social programs and events and helping residents who need or want
physical assistance to attend events; in some cases, as directed,
attending events outside of the community with residents requiring
extra help; using residents family as a source of resident
support.Perform and complete assignments with established
procedures and guidelines. Perform other duties as
assigned.RequirementsCandidate must be at least 18 years of age.Is
appropriately certified per state guidelines and certification is
active and in good standing. Shall have a high school diploma, or
equivalent.Able to read, write, understand and communicate in
English.Positive and energetic attitude.Possesses clear verbal and
written communication skills.Possesses sufficient computer skills
to be able to print documents and enter information into resident
records.Professional in appearance and conduct.Mature interpersonal
skills to work effectively with co-workers.Must be criminally
cleared Be in good health and physically and mentally capable of
performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified
by a health screening performed by a physician not more than six
(6) months prior to or seven (7) days following employment. Must
test free from pulmonary tuberculosis at time of health screening
and annually thereafter.Must have dependable transportation be able
to work varying hours as needed.Physical RequirementsWhile
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to communicate in person and through written
correspondence and navigate visually. This position is very active
and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all
day. The position requires a wheeled medication cart to be
push/pulled through the community. This position also requires
employee to be able to retrieve items from storage, including
overhead bins or cabinets. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move items up to and over 50 pounds and must be able to assist
residents with sitting, standing, and walking, as well as assisting
persons after a fall. The job functions are primarily indoors, but
employee may be required to work outside for events,
transportation, or assisting residents to and from vehicles. Arrow
Senior Living Management, LLC12/28/2021
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