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Medication Technician (Med Tech) - Memory Care - Part-time - Evenings

ProMedica Health System • Fairfax, VA 22037 • Posted 30+ days ago

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The Medication Technician in Memory Care assists with prescribed medications and treatments to residents under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor. This role also involves acting as a Resident Caregiver, providing assistance in all aspects of residents' daily life as outlined in their service plan. The position requires tact, sensitivity, and professionalism due to constant interaction with residents and families.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with prescribed medications and treatments to residents.
  • Maintains related work records under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor.
  • Acts as a Resident Caregiver.
  • Assists residents in all aspects of their daily life as indicated in the resident service plan.
  • Provides assistance in personal care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs.
  • Ensures tact, sensitivity, and professionalism in interactions with residents and families.

Qualifications

Required

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must successfully complete the required training.
  • Basic reading and writing skills.
  • Ability to speak English.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with elderly.
  • Good physical and mental health (preferred).

Preferred

  • Previous experience working with dementia.

About ProMedica Health System

ProMedica is a leading healthcare organization based in Toledo, Ohio, providing a wide range of health and well-being services. They offer acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient surgery centers, primary care, specialty physician practices, home health, and hospice care. Additionally, ProMedica operates health insurance and wellness services, with a focus on a patient-centered approach to improve community health.

Full Job Description

$2,500 Sign on bonus

The Medicine Aide/Technician assists with prescribed medications and treatments, as defined by state regulations, to residents and maintains related work records under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor. The Medicine Aide/Technician also acts as a Resident Caregiver which assists residents in all aspects of their daily life as indicated in the resident service plan, including personal care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs. This position requires tact, sensitivity, and professionalism due to the constant interaction with residents and families to guarantee their satisfaction.

AMAZING benefits WITH NO WAITING PERIOD including Daily Pay, tuition programs, employee discounts through Perk Spot, referral bonuses, uniforms, employee appreciation events, EAP, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and paid time off for part-time staff
Education: High School diploma (Springhouse); High School diploma or equivalent (Arden Courts/Linden Village); Must successfully complete the required Springhouse's/Arden Courts' training; empathetic, resourceful, high self-esteem, flexible, responsive, attention to detail, compassionate, and friendly; must be able to work as part of a team; Ability to read thermometers, charts and testing equipment and ability to operate clothes washers and dryers and kitchen appliances (Arden Courts/Linden Village); Good physical and mental health (Arden Courts/Linden Village)
Skills: Basic reading and writing skills, and ability to speak English.
Years of Experience: Knowledge and experience in working with elderly required; Previous experience working with dementia preferred
License: N/A
Certification: Must be certified, as required, by state regulations

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat for prolonged periods, Ability to push and pull objects and lift and carry up to 20 pounds, unassisted, on a frequent basis, Ability to push and pull objects and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted (Arden Courts/Linden Village), Full use of hands, arms, and legs (for washing, bathing, dressing, writing, cleaning)

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

**Requisition ID:** 85020