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Job Title: Medication Technician

Reports To: Executive Director, Resident Services Director

Location: The Palms at Ponte Vedra Assisted Living & Memory Care, 405 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Provides direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treats each resident with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.

COMPANY MISSION

The Palms at Ponte Vedra is committed to providing quality assisted living services to North East Florida. Our goal is to meet or exceed the expectations of the community, our residents, and our employees.

VISION

To meet the challenge of providing the finest quality assisted living services in an ever-changing environment.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.

Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residents, company information and records. Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits. Complies with the attendance policy. Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire. Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights.

? Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

? Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition.

? Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner.

? Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

? Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings.

? Completes assignment sheets daily.

? Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from dining room.

? Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink.

? Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor.

? Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor.

? Assists with residents’ personal laundry as directed by supervisor.

? Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families.

? Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy.

? Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines.

? Responds to resident emergencies.

? Works assigned schedule.

? Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.

? Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily.

? Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended.

? Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy.

? Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able.

? Completes all required courses in adherence with AHCA standards.

? Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.

? Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Community Elopement Policies and Procedures

? Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation

? All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

? Must have a high school education.

? Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.

? 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred.

? Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior.

? Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.

? Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to residents, residents’ families, and other employees of the company. Ability to effectively communicate in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and gets help when needed.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1)Must have current Medication Tech certificate as well as yearly refresher certification.

2)Must have at least one year recent experience at Medication Tech in Assisted Living Community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood borne pathogens. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic caustic chemicals. The environment is characteristic of a facility in which healthcare is provided to the frail elderly. The noise level is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified

Condition of Employment and/or Continued Employment

It is the policy of the Company to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment and/or continued employment. All employees and job applicants must abide by the terms of this policy.