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Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Med Tech
Ensure compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
Ensure that all medication administration procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Medication Aide.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on resident's chart.
Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication.
Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Reports to Wellness Director and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
Receives supply of ordered medications for administration to residents.
Records and restocks medication inventories.
Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate forms. Notifies Wellness Director immediately of any discrepancies.
Assists Caregivers during meal times with tray passing, picking up trays and feeding as applicable.
Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to the Wellness Director.
Attend to the needs of residents, which includes assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring, and other health care related tasks) within the confines of state regulations.
Ensure resident safety and maintain a safe environment.
Promote self-help and independence by encourage residents to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report changes to the appropriate licensed nursing personnel, Supervisor, or appropriate medical personnel.
Perform first aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.
Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and answers phones when assigned.
Attends and participates in required training, in-services, staff meetings and online training.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the community/facility
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met (e.g.: accurately read measurements on resident related equipment such as thermometers, monitors, gauges).
Must be able to function independently, have personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, employees, visitors and support agencies.
Must be in a good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to relate and work with the disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents.
Specific Requirements
Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff.
Ability to read and write English.
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Ability to be calm and level-headed in emergencies.
Well groomed, professional and possess ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing admission practices.
Follows written and oral instructions.
Knowledgeable in the use of computers, e-mail, spreadsheets and document word processing.
Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as ability to handle residents, staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Education and Experience Requirements
Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must have current CPR/First Aid certifications.
Must have current, RN approved, Medication Administration Delegation as required by state regulation.
Completion of state approved Caregiver program as required by state of residence.
Completion of state approved Medication Aide program as require by state of residence.
Duties and Responsibilities for Caregiver
All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.
Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Provides individualized attention to residents.
Completes Caregiver records, documenting care provided or other information in keeping with departmental policies.
Encourages residents to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support according to the plan.
Attends to the needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, range of motion, communicating, and other daily activities as necessary.
Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents.
Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to the appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
Provides some housekeeping and dietary functions as directed by supervisor.
Promotes a homelike atmosphere.
Serves on Committees as directed by the Administrator.
Participates in activities and functions as directed.
Attends required in-service education and on-the job training programs including required online training.
Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures
Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to ensure that the needs of the facility are met.
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