Certified Medication Technician - Wesbury
Meadville, PA 16335
About the Job
We're Raising the Bar with Increased Starting Rates!
Part-Time 10p-6:30a, every other weekend rotation
Starting at $16.00/hour, with increased rates for experience and generous shift differentials: earn an additional $1/hour for 3rd shift!
Are you a Certified Medication Technician looking to work in a friendly, professional, and supportive environment with a moderate pace? Would enjoy providing support for active residents in a Personal Care Setting?
Wesbury is seeking a Med Tech to join the team at Cribbs Residential Center, a Personal Care environment specifically designed for residents to maintain independence, but also receive some assistance with daily tasks, bridging the gap between residential living and nursing care.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Friendly Atmosphere: Be part of a warm, welcoming team that feels like family.
- Top-Tier Care: Work at a facility renowned for its high standards and exceptional CMS ratings.
- Low Ratios: Enjoy low patient-to-staff ratios, allowing you to provide personalized care.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement.
- Great Perks: Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance while enjoying Wages-on-Demand, LPN Tuition Reimbursement, local discounts and more!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides direct care according to department policy and procedures addressing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual concerns.
- Reports pertinent observations, changes and responses regarding resident’s conditions to nurse supervisor/manager and physicians.
- Documents symptoms, responses and changes in resident’s condition.
- Assists physician with resident rounds, procedures and exams if needed. Transcribe, implement and document physician’s orders in all the proper places.
- Demonstrates knowledge, accuracy, skill, judgment and confidence and respect when caring for residents and or speaking with the resident’s families, visitors or physicians.
- Institutes emergency measures for CPR, fire and disaster plans, and elopement.
- Can provide direction and oversight to nurse’s Aides and training of new Med Techs.
- Works well with co-workers being helpful and respectful.
- Demonstrates good time management skills, a positive attitude and flexibility.
- Assists with some clerical work, survey prep and completing audits.
Qualifications Necessary to Perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- CNA Certification Preferred
- Direct Care Experience Required.
- Completion of state approved Med Tech program and must hold a current Med Tech license.
- Basic CPR certification.
- Has a passion to care for others and enjoys working with the elderly.
- Sense of responsibility, moral integrity and common sense along with patience and compassion are essential.
- Must be able to work well under pressure, provide proper guidance to nurse’s aides. Demonstrate confidence, be assertive and a good leader.
- Maintain Confidentiality and follow HIPPA.
- Perform the physical requirements of the position including standing, lifting residents, pushing a med cart, bending, stooping, reaching and kneeling.