Lead Medication Tech

At Watermark Retirement Communities weve been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years driven by our commitment to building an innovative compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities youll immediately feel the differencea genuine atmosphere of connection care and belonging. We call it Creating Ripples.

Join our forwardthinking team where every day youre empowered to slow down find purpose in each moment and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark we celebrate life stories and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something biggerhelp us shape culture one story at a time.

We are currently looking to hire people who want to make a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. We are asking if you apply online please complete the entire application process. It is very important. Serious inquiries. Your job should provide a sense of accomplishment joy and gratification. We can provide that for you!

If you have a passion for working with seniors and have experience as a medication technician in assisted living and memory care then come on board with us!

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Requirements:

• Prepare and administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Verify identity of resident before administering medication or treatment.
• Follow handwashing policy for medication passing universal precautions and infection control.
• Order medications supplies and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policy.
• Remove expired or discontinued medications for cart and resident apartments as required in accordance with established procedure.
• Ensure medication records are accurate for your shift and keys are accounted for at all times.
• Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physicians orders medication count or any other unusual situations and complaints regarding resident services and care to your immediate supervisor.
• Chart and perform documentation duties are required in accordance with community policy and procedures.
• Assist in admit transfer and discharge of residents as requested.
• Review charts for specific treatment medication diet orders etc. as needed.
• Notify nurse in charge of changes in resident condition (including medication and treatment refusal).
• Make sure work areas (medication and treatment cart medication room nurses station etc. are maintained in a clean sanitary manner.
• Always show courtesy respect and positive attitude to residents familys visitors and associates.
• Report accidents and incidents observed on the shift they occurred. Report suspected abuse immediately.
• Document important events in the 24 hour report.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Encourage the Social development of each resident.
• Assist with light housekeeping including emptying the trash and changing linens.
• Escort residents to and from dining areas for meals; assist with tasks related to dining as needed.
• Perform any duties delegated by supervisor in order to maintain the selfrespect personal dignity and physical safety of each resident while adhering to the standards of Residents Rights and all applicable state Federal and local licensing requirements and regulations.
• Direct the daytoday functions of nursing staff in accordance with current rules regulations and guidelines that govern longterm care.
• Direct daily work flow of nursing associates.
• Make rounds on all unites to ensure nursing associates are preforming their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Implement corrective measures with the associates as deemed necessary excluding disciplinary measures.
• Conduct resident rounds daily.
• Remind nursing associates as needed to ensure breaks and meal time breaks are being taken accordingly.
• Responsible for holding and answering the communitys cell phone for the building as needed.

What we can provide for you:

• Excellent Benefits
• Training and continuing education
• Comprehensive onboarding program
• Coaching and mentoring

Watermark Retirement Communities Inc is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expressionproudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates viaemail the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means