Medication Certified Technician - Full Time - PM Shift 3pm to 11pm

Company: HumanGood
Location: Escondido
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Medication Attendant is responsible for assisting Assisted Living and Memory Care residents as directed by a care plan or agreement. This position has the responsibility of providing residents assistance with activities of daily living including assistance with medications according to physician orders. Sets up, monitors and disperses medicines to residents. The medication attendant role is the primary responsibility for this position.Schedule:Full-TimePM Shift: 3pm to 11pmRotating 4 shifts on 2 shifts off scheduleCompensation:Hourly $19 /hour and up depending on experienceDifferential for NOC shifts, PM shifts and all weekend shiftsWork DutiesSets up medication for residents and provides medication, under the direction and monitoring of a licensed nurse, and according to physician orders. May order/re-order medications.Records and documents all medication, treatment and care provided to residents.Assists residents with activities of daily living.Takes and records vital signs of residents.Responds to resident calls and requests.May launder resident's personal clothing and linens.Calls for emergency assistance as deemed necessary.Prepares meals and snacks.Cleans various areas of the Assisted Living facility including resident's apartments.Gives medication to patients and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.Takes verbal orders from MDs and communicates with MD confirming medication changes;Assures medications are ordered on time to prevent residents from missing doses;Takes blood pressures and pulses when needed for determining drug dosingWhat's in it for you?As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.HumanGood offers competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. Eligible positions (30+ hours/week) start with 20 paid days off, plus seven holidays, a company-matching 401(k) and health plans that give you cash to use for those unexpected health issues. We also offer a Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.Come see what HumanGood has to offer!Position: Full-Time PM ShiftThe health and safety of our team members and residents is our top priority and with the increasing spread of variants of COVID-19, it is critical that we do all we can to protect one another from this disease.Where legally permissible, a new hire may begin working aftershowing proof of their first dose of a one-dose COVID vaccination regimen or their second dose of a two-dose COVID vaccination, or proof of a vaccination appointment within 7 days of their start date.Exemptions based on religious beliefs and qualifying medical reasons will be considered.

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