Medication Aide / Med Tech
Company: Vitality Senior Living
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Multiple Immediate Openings! Part-Time Weekend Shifts GENERAL
PURPOSE: As a Vitality Medication Aide, you will provide direct
care to our senior residents following a personalized medication
and treatment service plan. Medication Aides will assist in
maintaining the physical, social and psychological environment that
supports the best interests and welfare of our residents. As per
state regulations and completion of required
training/certification, administer or assist with
self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by
the health care provider and observe/report responses to existing
treatment plans. In addition to assisting residents with
medications, Medication Aides will maintain cleanliness of medicine
supply room, audit medication carts and provide accurate accounting
of all medications. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Administers and maintains
prescribed medications and treatments for residents * Attend to the
needs of residents, which includes assistance with activities of
daily living (i.e. personal hygiene, grooming, feeding and
ambulation, medical monitoring and other health care related tasks)
* Record vital signs or observes resident to detect response to
specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies
designated personnel of unexpected reactions. * Presents medication
to a resident as prescribed by their physician and as permitted by
state regulations. Observe ingestion or other application or
administer medication. * Maintain a liaison with the residents,
their families, support personnel, etc., to assure that the
residents' needs are continually met. * Perform other duties as
assigned by Wellness Director. SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be
at least 18 years old. * Must have current CPR/First Aid
certifications * Must have Medication Tech Certification from a
state approved program. * Demonstrate ability to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. * Meet state
or provincial health related requirements. * Maintain any
certification as required by state or provincial regulations. WHAT
WE OFFER: * A work environment where your voice will be heard, and
your experience will be respected and appreciated * Innovative and
vibrant working environment committed to creating unique
experiences for our residents, team members and families *
Effective and collaborative training and onboarding program *
Engaged company support team * Competitive salary * Paid time off *
Benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, employer paid
voluntary life insurance Vitality Living is an equal opportunity
employer.
Keywords: Vitality Senior Living, Arlington , Medication Aide / Med Tech, Other , Arlington, Virginia
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