Medication Technician (ALF)
$40,560–$40,560 year
On-siteCheektowaga, New York, United States
Cheektowaga, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$40,560–$40,560 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Direct and assist with safe medication administration to assigned residents, utilizing the five rights and managing controlled substance storage and distribution. Provide personal care for Activities of Daily Living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and grooming under supervision. Perform timely documentation of resident conditions, changes, and care plans while responding immediately to resident requests. Participate in change-of-shift reports and implement emergency procedures as required. Complete Resident Care Assistant training and maintain annual in-service programs.
Required Qualifications
- Valid NYS Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) license
- Previous experience/certification in passing meds
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass Elderwood Medication Technician test
- Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services
- Written evidence of such certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Long term care experience
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Able to assist with and operate a wheelchair
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Displays empathy and willingness to work as a team
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level
Desired Qualifications
- Proof of successful completion of a medication technician training program within the last 12 months preferred
- Completion of Resident Care Assistant (RCA) training on Relias. Twenty-two modules and scoring 80% or better on post tests within 21 days from start date
- Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services
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