Description

Medication Technician/Caregiver
About the Job

At Wickshire Senior Living Norman, our staff can achieve more and dream big by being a hero to our residents and their families. We strive to make life better for the people within our community by connecting people with jobs that make a difference. We value every member of our family, including our staff and residents.

Job Summary:
The Med Tech will provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship while also administering proper medicine passing techniques.

Essential Functions:

• Assists residents with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene and mobility, as directed by their individual service plans.
• Monitors changes in residents’ functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and advises supervisors and/or clinical staff as appropriate.
• Administers proper medication passing procedures to residents.
• Assists in the development and updating of Resident Care Plans.
• Encourages resident participation in scheduled programs and activities.
• Conducts one on one or small group activities as assigned by supervisor in conjunction with the Vibrant Living Director.
• Assists with laundry and light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Assists with serving meals and bussing tables as needed.
• Chaperones activities outside the community as needed.
• Monitors the community and takes appropriate action to keep the environment safe, clean, and attractive for residents, guests and co-workers.
• Participates in and attend all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and Wickshire’s mission policies, procedures and standards.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of Resident care experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements:

• Medical Technician Certification required.
• Maintain state licensing requirements, where applicable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively, in English, with diverse populations.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer orientation to older adults.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Training and development.
• Paid time off.
• Vision, dental, and medical benefits.
• Competitive payment.
• A warm and family-like atmosphere.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Requirements

• Medical Technician Certification required.
• Maintain state licensing requirements, where applicable.