Med Tech/Caregiver

Company: Coastal Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care
Location: Shallotte
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

- Must be 18 years of age - Must be a high school graduate, certified under the GED program, or have passed an alternative examination established by the department. - Shall have documentation of successfully completing the clinical skills validation portion of the competency evaluation according to the Adult Care Home Licensure Rules. - Will successfully complete the medication skills validation portion of the competency evaluation according to the Adult Care Home Licensure Rules. - Will successfully pass the written examination prior to or within 60 days after successful completion of the medication skills competency evaluation. - Will complete 6 hours of continuing education annually related to medication administration. - Appropriately utilize the Medication Administration Record during preparation and administration of medications;o The staff member is to use the MAR during preparation and administration of medications.o The person preparing the medication must initial the MAR after administration. When preparing and administering medications, the staff is to compare the label on the medication to the MAR 3 times as indicated below. - When selecting and/or pulling the medication from the storage area - Prior to pouring the medication - After pouring the medication and prior to returning the medication to the storage area. - All information on the MAR must be accurate. - Appropriate documentation of medication/treatment administration:o The MAR is to be initialed immediately after observing the resident taking the medication and prior to administering medications to the next resident. PRECHARTING IS NOT ALLOWED.o If a medication and/or treatment are held, the medication aide should circle his/her initial in the administration block and explain the reason the medication/treatment was held on the back of the MARo Must be knowledgeable of the facility's policy regarding refusal of medications; i.e.: when to contact supervisor - Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when appropriate. - Take and record monthly vital signs by the 10th of the month for each resident. - Assure that medication cart is stocked appropriately. - Must be a PCA or a CNA - Monitoring of CNA and PCA's on the floor to ensure coverage during breaks, patient care, dining, laundry, etc. - Supervise and ensure that CNA's and PCA's have completed proper documentation prior to changing shifts.Working Behaviors: - Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures. - Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs. - Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors. - Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel. - Promote Coastal Pointe in a positive way. - Promote teamwork in providing services to residentsRELATES TO: Residents, families, visitors, volunteers, RCD Administrator - Residents always come first, and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole. - Employees will conduct themselves with compassionate professionalism, upbeat personality, and a strong sense of discretion. - Employees will not work under the influence of mood-altering, illegal drugs, or alcohol. - Neat appearance, adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene are expected.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRNPay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hourExpected hours: 32 - 48 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Paid orientation* Paid time off* Paid training* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 12 hour shift* Holidays* Monday to Friday* Night shift* Overtime* Rotating weekends* Weekends as neededShift availability:* Night Shift (Required)Work Location: In person

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