About this opportunity
Sonata by AgeWell Solvere Living lists this Medication Technician opportunity in winter garden, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medication Technician AssistantThe Medication Technician Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. They report to the Wellness Director or their designee. Multiple Shifts available.The Medication Technician Assistant is responsible for administering and/or assisting with self-administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintaining related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN. They verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the name of the drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records. They present medication to residents and observe ingestion or other application, assist or administer medication, using specified procedures. They take vital signs or observe residents to detect and respond to specified types of medication and prepare reports or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions. They document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by residents and adhere to community medication policies. They administer or assist with medication administration via various routes per state and certification guidelines. They may receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy, record and restock medication inventory, and complete required annual medication training. They provide personal care to residents in a compassionate and understanding manner. They may perform additional duties such as bed bath, shower or tub bath, care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet, good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients, assisting resident in and out of bed and with ambulation, assisting resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom, assisting with feeding and dressing residents, monitoring and recording temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, changing simple dressings and ostomy bags, assisting with catheter cares, reminding and assisting resident in taking pre-measured medications, maintaining accurate and complete records of care provided and documenting observations appropriately, performing various housekeeping duties related to resident care, and responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards. They provide outstanding service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents, facilitate socialization among residents by leading activities, invite and/or remind residents to participate in planned activities, and carry out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs. They may have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising and may be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments.
Worksite address
winter garden, FL, 34787, US
Who can apply
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