1129 Parkway Ave, Elkhart, Indiana 46516

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining rooms, and other areas as directed by the supervisor.
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room and to and from activities.
• Checks on residents and ensures attendance at meals and activities.
• Checks on residents who are ill and reports their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assists new residents with the move-in transition by providing emotional support.
• Attends all scheduled medication training sessions.
• Completes medication cart audits as assigned and maintains the medication cart as directed.
• Successfully passes all medication administration observations.
• Communicates all medication-related resident needs to the HCD and documents information in the Daily Log.
• Reorders medications, faxes requests to the pharmacy, and communicates with resident family members or responsible parties (RP) as needed regarding changes. Documents all updates in the Daily Log.
• Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
• Reports all medication administration exceptions to the HCD and documents them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have successfully completed the Medication Aide Course.
• Must possess both a current CNA license and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing, in good standing.
• Must satisfactorily pass two medication administration observations annually.
• Must satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
• Must complete four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized and able to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Must be a contributing member of the nursing team and follow the instructions of the supervisor.
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and coworkers at all times.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Must wear the designated uniform during working hours, including a name badge, and maintain a welcoming, positive attitude.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or 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, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergency situations.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling