Medication Technician in Grants Pass, Oregon at Olympus EE LLC

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Wellness Director and/or a licensed nurse, the Medication Technician provides direct resident care and performs medication-related duties in an assisted living community. This position supports resident dignity, privacy, choice, and independence while promoting the community’s aging-in-place philosophy. All duties are performed in accordance with individual care plans, facility policies, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Essential Functions

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, and hygiene, in accordance with care plans.
• Assist residents to and from meals and provide mealtime support as needed.
• Monitor and record vital signs as assigned and report changes in resident condition to wellness leadership or nursing staff.
• Maintain open, effective communication between shifts and promptly report concerns or changes in condition.
• Assist dietary services with beverage service, meal setup, table clearing, and in room dining support as needed.
• Support residents with personal laundry, bed making, linen changes, trash removal, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Accurately and timely document care provided and observations in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Complete treatments and clinical support tasks as ordered and within scope of practice.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and stock supplies as necessary.
• Administer or assist with medications only as trained, authorized, and permitted by credential, delegation, and regulation.
• Adhere to the Five Rights of Medication Administration (right resident, medication, dose, time, route) for each medication pass.
• Observe residents for medication effects and adverse reactions and report concerns promptly to licensed staff.
• Document medication administration accurately and record reasons for medications not administered.
• Assist with receiving, restocking, inventorying, and properly storing medications per policy.
• Maintain medication carts and stations, including sanitation and removal of expired or discontinued medications.
• Respond to falls and incidents within scope of practice, notify appropriate leadership, complete required documentation, and assist with family communication as directed.
• May function as shift lead when assigned, including overseeing caregivers, managing communications, and responding to staffing issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with resident care needs and organizational policy.

Note: All employees of Olympus Retirement Living are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications

Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Medication administration and assistance in the assisted living environment is performed only through Nurse Delegation, in accordance with applicable regulations and community policy.
• Caregivers who assist with or administer medications must complete Nurse Delegation training as well.
• Valid CPR certificate

Experience:

• Six months experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

DISCLAIMER:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.