Medication Technician/Caregiver

Medication Technician:

Arbor Village at Hillcrest

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: MEDICATION TECH

SUPERVISOR: RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR/WELLNESS DIRECTOR

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Job Summary

The Medication Tech is responsible for all of the duties in relation to safely administering

medications and treatments to the residents. It also requires a maturity and responsible

attitude in order for the residents to have confidence in ability to administer medications

and treatments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

First and foremost, be a Arbor Village at Hillcrest brand and culture ambassador. It is a

requirement to learn and communicate Arbor Village at Hillcrest’s Values, Mission, and

Culture Keys while present in the communities.

1. Responsible for fulfilling daily, weekly and monthly job checklist duties. *See

attached job duties checklist.

2. 3. Is knowledgeable of company policy and procedure.

Reads, Understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication

reports; Understands the resident alert status and documents appropriately in the

resident’s record.

4. Legible, accurate documentation on the medication record.

5. Understands and appropriately initiates an interim service plan; Ensures the

Caregivers are aware of changes on the service plan.

6. Assists resident with transportation and appointments as needed.

7. Notifies RCC/Executive Director/Wellness Director of resident change of condition.

8. Faxes medication orders to pharmacy.

9. Faxes physician as care needs arise or as instructed by Wellness Director/RCC.

10. Notifies physician when pre-authorizations are required or medications not

covered by insurance.

11. Assists with re-ordering of medications.

12. Assists with monthly medication records as needed.

13. Monitors medication when it arrives from the pharmacy.

14. Notifies the pharmacy of discrepancies as soon as they are found.

15. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the med room and medication

cart.

16. Orders supplies as directed by the RCC.

17. Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to

assist with: a gait belt, lifts, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-pap/Bi-pap,

nebulizer, catheter, specimen collection, wheel chair, scooter, scale and any

other equipment as direct by the RCC/WD.

18. Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights and notifying WD of

discrepancies.

19. Accurately completes an incident report and begins the investigation.

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20. Accurately completes a medication error report if necessary.

21. Notifies family, physician, resident and management if incident or errors occur

while on shift.

22. General record keeping and filing as needed.

23. Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times,

following the medication administration protocol.

24. Fill in as a Caregivers when needed.

25. Serves meals as requested.

26. Notifies supervisor or management if abnormal incidents or errors occur while on

shift; Call for assistance if you are unsure how to manage a situation while on duty.

27. Answers call lights when needed.

28. Conduct yourself and the business at all times so as not to distract from, or to reflect

adversely on the reputation of the Community.

29. Reports to work in a safe manner and understands that potentially hazardous

conditions are managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is

required.

30. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

At times the position might include manager on duty and a responsibility to act within the

scope of your practice.

31. Ensures that there is adequate staff scheduled on shift; Notify ED/RCC when there

is not enough staff scheduled

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

competencies:

 A continuous and consistent interest in, knowledge about and competency to

meet the needs of the elderly.

 An interest in, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in developing skills in

caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the

Community.

 Loyalty to this Community.

 Leadership qualities and supervisory skills consistent with culture of Arbor

Village at Hillcrest.

 The ability to be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and

subordinates.

 The ability to appropriately delegate and oversee responsibility, with necessary

authority, without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for

the delegated task.

 The ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to

those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm

results and revise as necessary.

 A neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance.

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

 Prefer high-school diploma, or equivalent, or minimum education required per

state.

 Must be able to speak English proficiently.

 Must have been a Caregiver for at least 90 days.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals; Must have legible and accurate writing skills; ability

to speak effectively with employees of the Community.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,

oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in

standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of computerized medication administration and documentation, on-line

employee training programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to regularly

talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Occasionally the

employee may be required to lift or transfer a resident of the Community which

could be in excess of over 100lbs.; Reach at, below or above shoulder height, Push

and/or Pull, Twist, Bend, Sit, Stand, and Walk.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

essential functions.

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 Floor surface vary from hard tiled floor or concrete to carpet.

 Ability to tolerate a high level work pace that is typical for a senior living

Caregiver:

Arbor Village at Hillcrest

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: CAREGIVER

SUPERVISOR: RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR/WELLNESS DIRECTOR

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Job Summary

The Caregiver is responsible for all duties in relation to safely providing for the resident

care and well-being. It requires a mature and responsible attitude and the ability to

establish confidence in the resident population regarding their care needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

First and foremost, be a Arbor Village at Hillcrest brand and culture ambassador. It is a

requirement to learn and communicate Arbor Village at Hillcrest’s Values, Mission, and

Culture Keys while present in the communities.

1. Responsible for fulfilling daily, weekly and monthly job checklist duties. *See

attached job duties checklist.

2. Understand the resident’s alert status including changes of condition and what to

be aware of concerning the assistant; Report changes immediately to your

supervisor or management.

3. Reads, understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication

reports.

4. Understand and agree to follow the resident’s service plan and keep updated as

care needs change.

5. Assists with all care needs the resident may have (bathing, transferring, toileting,

ambulating, personal hygiene, dressing, etc.).

6. 7. Assist with dining room service (set up, take orders, serve, bus tables).

Assist with activities and appointments when required and/or be responsible for

getting the resident to a scheduled activity.

8. Delivers and re-stocks the resident’s incontinent supplies.

9. Collects and disposes of trash in designated receptacles.

10. Wash, dry, fold and put away (as requested) resident personal laundry.

11. Make beds neatly.

12. Has knowledge and can demonstrate proper technique, after appropriate

instruction with various equipment: oxygen tanks, gauges, gait belts, lifts, transfer

boards, hearing aids, glasses, catheters, urine collection, transfer poles, wheel

chairs, walkers, scales.

13. Takes weights as instructed.

14. Can complete an incident report.

15. Assist with housekeeping duties as assigned: dusting, sweeping, mopping, re-

stocking items, wiping down tables, chairs and hand rails, vacuuming, polishing,

and cleaning bathrooms.

16. Maintains general cleanliness of the resident’s apartment and reports any frayed

or broken equipment to supervisor or Maintenance Director.

17. Does not disrupt the resident’s belongings when in the apartment unless

specifically asked to do so by the resident.

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18. Notifies supervisor or management if abnormal incidents or errors occur while on

shift; Call for assistance if you are unsure how to manage a situation while on duty.

19. Answers all call lights.

20. Maintains responsibility and in good condition assigned equipment: pagers, keys,

name tags, and uniform where applicable.

21. Conduct yourself and the business at all times so as not to distract from, or to reflect

adversely on the reputation of the Community.

22. Reports to work in a safe manner and understands that potentially hazardous

conditions are managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is

required.

23. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

competencies:

 A continuous and consistent interest in, knowledge about and competency to

meet the needs of the elderly.

 An interest in, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in developing skills in

caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the

Community.

 Loyalty to this Community.

 Leadership qualities and supervisory skills consistent with culture of Arbor

Village at Hillcrest.

 The ability to be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and

subordinates.

 The ability to appropriately delegate and oversee responsibility, with necessary

authority, without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for

the delegated task.

 The ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to

those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm

results and revise as necessary.

 A neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Education and/or Experience

 Prefer high-school diploma, or equivalent, or minimum education required per

state.

 Must be able to speak English proficiently.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence;

ability to speak effectively with fellow employees of the Community; Appropriate phone

etiquette.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,

oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in

standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of computerized medication administration and documentation, on-line

employee training programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to regularly

talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Occasionally the

employee may be required to lift or transfer a resident of the Community which

could be in excess of over 100lbs.; Reach at, below or above shoulder height, Push

and/or Pull, Twist, Bend, Sit, Stand, and Walk.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

essential functions.

 Floor surface vary from hard tiled floor or concrete to carpet.

 Ability to tolerate a high level work pace that is typical for a senior living

Community.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 There are times when this position will be required to assist a resident with activities

Community.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 There are times when this position my be required to assist a resident with activities

of daily living.

Other Occupational Exposures

 Blood borne pathogens require the physical abilities necessary to clean a blood

spill or any other spill that may occur in this type of environment .

Other Considerations and Requirements

 Tuberculosis (TB) certificates as required by State.

 CPR and First Aid Certification as required by State.

 Criminal Background Check cleared.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Boise, ID 83705 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boise, ID 83705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person