Medtech

• 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;
  • The staff member is to use the MAR during preparation and administration of medications.
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance
• 401k w/ Matching
• PTO
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Chaplain/Counseling Program
• Attendance Incentive/Bonus Program
• Shift Differential