MC MEDICATION TECH (Memory Care)

Job Description: Medication Technician - Memory Care

Position Summary

The Medication Technician is responsible for assuring that residents’ activities of daily living and medication needs are being met in a safe, secure, and clean environment while exhibiting core values – Service, Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

Verifies identity of Resident receiving medication, checks the MAR to assure correct medication is being given, and records time of administration or self-administration on specified forms or records. Supervises the self-administration of medications by presenting medication to Resident and observing ingestion or other application or administers medication to assure all medication is being taken as directed. Obtains and records Resident's vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates), weight as directed. Observes Resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Performs weekly medication cart audits. Contacts pharmacy and/or residents’ family for medication refills as needed in a timely manner. Ensures all residents registered with Tena program (incontinence program) have supplies stocked in their apartments. Answers Residents' call signals to determine Residents' needs in accordance with Sodalis Senior Living standards. Encourages Residents to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem. Maintains dignity of resident in all instances. Maintain safety of residents by removing items from their path in their room, encouraging them to use ambulatory devices as needed, provide security when bathing, dressing and walking as necessary. Observe Resident privacy by knocking on doors before entering, assuring privacy during baths or bathroom time, and while dressing and undressing. Assure resident hygiene by following bath schedule and pro...