The Med Tech is responsible for preparing and administering medications to residents according to their service plans and healthcare professional orders. They also provide direct support for activities of daily living and maintain accurate documentation of all treatments and medication passes.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CNA or MA certification preferred. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with resident mobility.
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Job description
Harbor Homes Senior Living is hiring Med Techs!
Full Time Positions Available.
Harbor Homes is a Cardinal Senior Living community located at 2689 Vulcan Street, Norton Shores, MI 49444
Harbor Homes offers
The opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment.
An environment where you can grow, learn and take your skill set to the next level!
Benefits
Salary—We offer competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program. When members of our team go above and beyond, we like to recognize their performance.
Benefits—We offer a competitive benefits program to include:
Weekly Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, etc.
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Purpose
to assist in the care of the residents through the performance of direct and indirect activities of daily living, following the resident’s care plan, and distribute and administer medications as appropriate.
Essential Functions- Job Duties
The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:
Prepare and administer each resident’s medication per resident’s service plan and licensed healthcare professional orders.
Provide any prescribed treatment to residents
Document all medication passes, and treatments provided
Communicate with Pharmacy for medication changes, refills, missing medications, etc.
Communicate with all outside agencies as needed and when they visit the home
Provide support in all areas of daily living as needed by individuals, this may include lifting individuals, assisting in transferring, or moving wheelchairs
Support individuals in obtaining the best quality of life possible
Benefits
Paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short term disability insurance
Weekly pay
Dental plan
Medical plan
Vision plan
Interacting and communicating in a manner that is respectful toward all individuals
Creating an environment and conducting activities in a manner that ensures health and safety of individuals
Developing and using effective communication with everyone using a style suited to the individual
Always communicating in a positive and productive manner with co-workers, families/guardians and the public
Providing a positive role model for individuals and co-workers
Supporting co-workers and actively participating in team process.
Providing complete, accurate and timely documentation
Performing tasks that contribute to the day-to-day operation of the home (such as cooking, cleaning, laundry)
Report incidents and accidents as per Cardinal policies and procedures.
Perform narc counts based on Cardinal policy and procedures.
Maintaining the home in a safe manner. Notifies someone, i.e., supervisor of any safety or maintenance issues
Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director, Director of Wellness, and House Manager.
Education & Knowledge Requirements- Specific education, certification, and licensure:
High School Diploma or equivalent, highly preferred
Med Techs must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
CNA or MA preferred
Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities
Ability to complete the necessary physical movements to move residents by wheelchair
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Ability to walk continuously, bend frequently, and sit occasionally
Ability to lift to fifty (50) pounds occasionally (1-33% of workday)
Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding a resident’s status
