Medication Technician

Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Medication Technician to join our team!

Medication Technician Position Overview:

Medication Technician team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents. Team members also assist residents with self-administration of medication (excluding injectable medications).

Medication Technician Essential Job Functions:

• Directs/assists with safe, proper administration of medication to assigned residents.
• Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five (5) rights as applicable.
• Responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of controlled substance medications, ensures proper placement, labeling and use of medication stored by facility and medication room refrigerator.
• Responsible for responding immediately to resident's requests.
• Performs timely and accurate documentation according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position. (E.g.: e-interact, change in condition, transfer, STOP and WATCH).
• Reports to Director of Nursing and/or licensed professional any unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
• Contacts MD/NP/PA for orders or updates for change in condition and updates resident's representative/emergency contact.
• Transfers residents out when indicated for evaluation.
• Participates in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up to date about the care and needs of residents.
• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents, and visitors of this facility.
• Implements emergency procedures in a correct and efficient manner.
• Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care, individual needs, and care preferences:

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Eating
• Exercise
• Housekeeping
• Meal Preparation
• Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipment (supervision only)
• Positioning (supervision only)
• Grooming
• Toileting
• Transferring (supervision only)
• Personal Emergency Response
• Routine Skin Care
• Laundering of Clothing

• Maintaining knowledge of and protecting rights of residents.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with respect and kindness.
• Reporting to the nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe condition in room or on floor, or personal needs of residents.
• Completing at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually to reinforce or enrich knowledge of resident needs and care.
• Shows respect for personal possessions of residents and helps maintain an orderly and pleasant environment on the floor for staff and residents.
• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.

Medication Technician Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Proof of successful completion of a medication technician training program within the last 12 months preferred
• Must pass Elderwood Medication Technician test
• Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services and possess written evidence of such certification is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Long term care experience preferred
• If working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), a CNA or LNA is required.

Medication Technician Educational Skills/Competencies:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Able to assist with and operate a wheelchair
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Displays empathy and willingness to work as a team

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.