Medication Technician (Medication Assistant)

Are you an experienced Medication Technicianlooking for a new opportunity? The Mansions at Gwinnett Park is currently searching for an experienced Medication Technician to provide care and assistance of medicationadministration for our amazing residents according to their Individual ServicePlan and Physician Orders. If this sounds like an opportunity that you might beinterested in apply today! We would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY! The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Assisted Living and Memory Care located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, invites you to join our team!We are excited to announce that The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Assisted Living and Memory Care is now a part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family! As a certified Great Place to Work for 7 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:Medical, Dental and Vision benefitsCompany-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary DisabilityPaid Time off and Holidays401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPurpose:The Medication Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. They report to the Wellness Director or their designee.Qualifications -Education and Experience:Each team member who assists or administers medication shall be authorized by the applicable state governing authorityMeet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelinesPreferably experience in medication assistance with older adultsExperienced and interested in working with older adultsDemonstrates organizational skillsMature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personalityResponsibilities -Essential Functions:Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPNVerify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of recordsPresents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, assists or administers medication, using specified proceduresTake vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactionsDocument reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by residentAdhere to community medication policiesAdministers or assists with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelinesMay receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacyMay record and restock medication inventoryComplete required annual medication trainingProvide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding mannerUnder the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties: Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriateProvide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feetProvide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patientsAssist resident in and out of bed and with ambulationAssist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroomAssist with feeding and dressing residentsMonitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager. Significant changes in the resident's condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediatelyChange simple dressings and ostomy bagsAssist with catheter caresRemind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medicationsMaintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriatelyPerform various housekeeping duties related to resident careResponsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standardsProvides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of ResidentsFacilitates socialization among Residents by leading activitiesInvites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activitiesCarries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needsMay have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertisingMay be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments