Medication Technician / Caregiver

Pay

$15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job description

Citizen Home Medication Assistant | Job Description

Job Title

Citizen Home Medication Technician

Department

Residential

Reports To

Inn Home Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The purpose of the job is to coordinate the administration and maintenance of an efficient and accurate medication delivery system. Assists the medical staff and Inn Home Manager by administering treatments, medications, and providing direct care and personal assistance as needed.

I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Ensure orderly and accurate distribution of medications prescribed by physicians for the Citizens under the RN delegation process.

2. Ensure that the medications are given at the appropriate time. Document the distribution of all medications in the appropriate medication log.

3. Maintain an orderly medication area and ensure certain medications are kept safe under double-locked security.

4. Review medication inventory and alert the Health Center when supplies are low in a timely manner.

5. Compile required reports, logs, and incident reports and communicate them to the appropriate parties and by the appropriate means.

6. Communicate medical concerns to the Health Center and home teachers.

7. Meet regularly with the home teachers, participate in activities of the home, and attend home staff meetings.

8. Assist the nursing staff with Citizens requiring direct care as needed.

9. Positively and professionally interact with Brookwood staff, Citizens, parents of Citizens, and other professionals in the work environment.

10. Any other duty as deemed appropriate by the Residential Director or the Inn Home Manager.

II. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to...