Medication Aide

Medication Aide

The Med Tech position provides support for our community's residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Med Techs are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples. The ideal Med Tech will be detail oriented, possess knowledge of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents
• Record medication dosages and times
• Observe residents and document changes in their condition
• Gather samples for analysis
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
• Uphold all health and safety standards
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
• Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needs
• Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
• Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient
• Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication

Position Requirements / Qualifications :

Palms (Gardens) of Lake Spivey is a beautiful community in Jonesboro, GA, with more than 200 units offering independent living and assisted living.