Med Tech

· Must be 18 years of age

· Must be a high school graduate, certified under the GED program, or have passed an alternative examination established by the department.

· Shall have documentation of successfully completing the clinical skills validation portion of the competency evaluation according to the Adult Care Home Licensure Rules.

· Will successfully complete the medication skills validation portion of the competency evaluation according to the Adult Care Home Licensure Rules.

· Will successfully pass the written examination prior to or within 60 days after successful completion of the medication skills competency evaluation.

· Will complete 6 hours of continuing education annually related to medication administration.

· Appropriately utilize the Medication Administration Record during preparation and administration of medications;

o The staff member is to use the MAR during preparation and administration of medications.

o The person preparing the medication must initial the MAR after administration. When preparing and administering medications, the staff is to compare the label on the medication to the MAR 3 times as indicated below.

§ When selecting and/or pulling the medication from the storage area

§ Prior to pouring the medication

§ After pouring the medication and prior to returning the medication to the storage area.

· All information on the MAR must be accurate.

· Appropriate documentation of medication/treatment administration:

o The MAR is to be initialed immediately after observing the resident taking the medication and prior to administering medications to the next resident. PRECHARTING IS NOT ALLOWED.

o If a medication and/or treatment are held, the medication aide should circle his/her initial in the administration block and explain the reason the medication/treatment was held on the back of the MAR

o Must be knowledgeable of the facility’s policy regarding refusal of medications; i.e.: when to contact supervisor

· Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when appropriate.

· Take and record monthly vital signs by the 10th of the month for each resident.

· Assure that medication cart is stocked appropriately.

· Must be a PCA or a CNA

· Monitoring of CNA and PCA’s on the floor to ensure coverage during breaks, patient care, dining, laundry, etc.

· Supervise and ensure that CNA’s and PCA’s have completed proper documentation prior to changing shifts.

Working Behaviors:

· Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

· Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.

· Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.

· Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.

· Promote Coastal Pointe in a positive way.

· Promote teamwork in providing services to residents

RELATES TO: Residents, families, visitors, volunteers, RCD Administrator

· Residents always come first, and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole.

· Employees will conduct themselves with compassionate professionalism, upbeat personality, and a strong sense of discretion.

· Employees will not work under the influence of mood-altering, illegal drugs, or alcohol.

· Neat appearance, adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene are expected.

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

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid orientation
  
• Paid time off
  
• Paid training
  
• Vision insurance
  

License/Certification:

• CNA License / PCA Certificate (Preferred)
  

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
  

Ability to Commute:

• Shallotte, NC 28470 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Shallotte, NC 28470: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person