Medication Technician
Company: Clearwater Living
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want
to be part of team that strives to create experiences that
celebrate our seniors?At Clearwater Living -, we are reimagining
senior living to create an innovative approach to aging in comfort.
It is our commitment to excellence and service to seniors that make
Clearwater Living communities such exceptional places to call
home.Clearwater Living is a premier brand-new luxury assisted
living community is looking to add dedicated and dynamic Med Techs
to the staff.Clearwater associates enjoy great benefits:Excellent
benefits401(k)contributionsPaid Time Off and sick leaveExciting
opportunities to growDynamic and fast paced environmentCulture of
people first and service alwaysThe Medication Technician is
responsible for documenting, delivering and administering medicines
to residents as prescribed by physician(s) with superior customer
service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, government
regulators and guidelines.Responsibilities:Assist residents with
their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned
andwith the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and
government regulationsObserve, verify and document that medication
is ingested or applied as directedNotify supervisor if prescribed
medication is not administered according to directions
anddocumenting the reason(s) whyMaintain clear, accurate, complete
and confidential records on resident medication and carein
accordance with established procedures and governing
requirementsCoordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy
and physician(s) and verifyingdosages with physician prior to
dispensingTrack all orders for medication changes and/or refills -
prepare medications for distributionup to 24 hours in
advanceParticipate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning
and end of shift, reporting anyand all discrepancies to
supervisor(s) immediatelyAssist caregivers in the performance of
their job duties and assume caregiver activities
andresponsibilities when needed.Respond to resident needs promptly
and kindly while maintaining each resident's self-respect,personal
dignity, personal safety and confidentialityRead and follow care
plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residentsAssist
residents in their daily living activities including bathing,
dressing, hygiene (includingshaving, hair care, etc.), meals,
activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking
tobathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinency products,
etc.)Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving,
eating, and clearing traysTransport residents as necessary
assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. followingall
safety/lifting and transferring techniques - escorting them to/from
meals, activities, orother transportation needs as requested or
assignedTUS1Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDA minimum of
one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication
TechnicianCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
preferredCurrent First Aid CertificationBackground clearances as
required by government regulationsMust meet health requirements,
including TB
Keywords: Clearwater Living, Santa Ana , Medication Technician, Professions , Santa Ana, California
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