Medication Technician/Caregiver

$29,120 - $33,280/Yr

The Ridge at Westover Hills Memory Care - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

San Antonio, TX

About the position

The Medication Technician/Caregiver position at The Ridge at Westover Hills Memory Care involves providing essential daily care to residents, particularly in a memory care environment. The role focuses on assisting with medication administration, supporting residents with activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. This position is ideal for compassionate individuals who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists with medication as directed by the LPN and/or RN, and in compliance with the Policies and Procedures.
• Receives report from the previous shift and LPN or Medication Technician.
• Reads the Communication Log and Shower Schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each day.
• Documents in the Communication Log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, first aid wound care, and communication with outside health care professionals.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Assures door is alarmed at all times, if needed.
• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community to administrator.
• Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.
• Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room.
• Assists residents moving in or out as directed.
• Maintains current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting.
• Maintains, transcribes and documents in the Medication Assistance Record according to Policy and Procedure.
• Maintains service plans.
• May participate in Service Plan reviews, as directed.
• Performs resident care with an awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.
• Abides by established policies and procedures of community.
• Looks for ways to improve community functioning.
• Keeps work areas neat and clean; helps maintain appearance of community.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the director or administrator.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, speak, write, comprehend, and effectively communicate in English.
• Previous experience preferred with medications, but not necessary.
• Prior experience in a similar position with a long-term or related community preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures, follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in caregiving for at least 1 year.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR).
• Good time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethical standards.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Holiday pay on New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas
• Your Birthday is a paid Holiday
• Medical, Dental & Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
• Continuing Education