Med Tech

*Starting pay is $16 / hour!
*This is a fulltime position offering a schedule on 1st shift 7am3pm) OR 2nd shift 3pm11pm)! Every other weekend is required!

The Certified Medication Aide / Med Techwill administer medications to residents and observe record and report medication interactions or side effects. Will also assist residents with activities of daily living such as grooming oral hygiene toileting bathing/showering eating etc. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations and document/report care provided. Familiarity with Alzheimers/Dementia and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living youll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life we call this act of service Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today. We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet so in return they deserve to feel safe supported and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The Certified Medication Aide / Med Tech will:

• Administer and record the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observe document and effectively communicate changes in resident status to nurses and/or administration that could be related to medication interactions adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Monitor medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered received into the facility administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Store medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Routinely inspect clean and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Report any equipment or supply issues to the Licensed Nurse for correction or repair.
• Assist residents with bathing dressing toileting ambulation grooming and eating according to their individual service plan. Assist with transportation to dining room for meal service and/or to Program Services programs within the community. Assist with personal and household chores such as tidying up room errands delivers mail and newspaper.
• May provide transportation to medical appointments outside of the community with preapproved authorization.
• Answer resident call signals promptly. Offer comfort and support emotionally and physically.
• Respond to emergency calls resident/visitors requests and correct environmental hazards in a timely appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety attendance timeliness house rules teamwork and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention OSHA fire and safety regulations at all times to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

• CNA Caregiver or Home Health Aide certification is required.
• Registered Medication Partner (RMP) certificate preferred.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Fulfilland maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.