Med Tech - Memory Care

Harmony Senior Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hope Mills, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living while managing the administration of prescribed medications. Responsibilities also include maintaining resident records, performing housekeeping duties, and responding to emergency alerts.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Med Tech to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities, including medication administration within the scope of practice. A high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medication Aide Course, and current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing are required.

Job Description

7051 Rockfish Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306

Job Description

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position Assists residents with activities of daily living Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED) Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support Attendance to all medication trainings scheduled Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directed Pass all medication administration observations   Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes. Reports in Daily Log Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR. Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily Log Other duties as assigned Requirements: Must have High School Diploma or GED Must have completed the Medication Aide Course. Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies

Why Harmony?

  • 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

  • Training, Development & Career Laddering

  • Great work-life balance

  • Flexible Scheduling

Harmony Senior Services

Harmony Senior Services is a fully-integrated management services company led by proven executives with over 100 years of combined experience and a record of successfully managing, marketing, planning, training, consulting to and turning around operations in the senior housing industry. Harmony has developed a unique care strategy to enhance its senior care services that includes aging in place services, short stay respite services and Alzheimer’s services, resulting in a continuum of care for its senior residents. These core competencies have positioned Harmony to fill a gap between the majority of independent living operators who do not have the ability, the capital, nor the interest to provide care-driven senior housing, and the assisted living operators who are not equipped to meet the marketing challenges of lifestyle choice based senior properties for private pay facilities. Harmony is an affiliate of Smith/Packett Med-Com, headquartered in southwest Virginia. Smith/Packett is one of the largest senior citizen housing and healthcare development companies in the country, specializing in the design, development, financing, marketing, strategic planning, and operation of healthcare facilities. Harmony Senior Services and Smith/Packett are family owned and operated organizations, which drives the values and goals of all Harmony communities. Harmony Communities are located in the following areas: Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Pennsylvania West Virginia Tennessee Georgia Delaware Indiana Ohio Kentucky Maryland We are family serving families.
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