Fahrney Keedy

MEDICATION TECH (MT) or CNA 
Full Time - Evening Shift 2pm-10pm

$15.50 - $20.50 plus applicable shift differentials
 

Job Title: Certified Medication Technician or CNA 
Med Tech MT Medtech /Certified Nursing Assistant 

Department: Assisted Living/ Memory Care 

Location : Boonsboro Maryland 
near Hagerstown Maryland 

SUMMARY

The Certified Med Tech must handle residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort and must adhere to instructions issued by the nurses and to established nursing routines and policies. The Certified Med Tech must perform his/her duties with established methods and procedures and in conformance with recognized standards. He/she should provide maximum resident care services within the limits defined by his/her delegated tasks. The Certified Med Tech may be assigned to the position of Unit Helper at the dispersion of the delegating RN and is responsible for all functions and duties in the NUH/CNA job description as it applies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Use the wristband or photo card in the chart to identify residents before administering medications or providing care, as necessary.

2. Record all entries on MAR, flow sheet, and notes in an informative, descriptive and legible manner.

3. Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.

4. Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Director of AL/Delegating RN as soon as possible.

5. Report all accidents and incidents observed on the shift that they occur.

6. Use supplies and equipment correctly and efficiently, avoiding waste. Inform Director of AL, Delegating RN, or Patient Care Coordinator of equipment and supply needs.

7. Administer care as directed by the Service plan

    

   Administration of Medications

1. Prepare and administer oral, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by the physician.

2. Perform accurate pulse and blood pressure reading and recognize their significance in drug therapy.

3. Administer all nourishment ordered by a Physician.

4. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of different types of drugs and their therapeutic effects and nursing implications.

5. Keep Nurse informed of the desired effects and/or side effects, reactions, refusal and need for medications prescribed.

6. Notify the Nurse of resident's refusal of medications.

7. Document accurately the administration or refusal of medications on the MAR and the nurse’s notes at the time of administration.

8. Document PRN medications under the following directive:

1. Non-legend (OTC) PRN drugs may be administered without prior permission being authorized.

2. Legend PRN drugs- must notify the Director of Assisted Living/Delegating RN if medication not effective.

1. Document on the MAR and the nurse's notes the resident's response to the administration of PRN medication.

2. Document behaviors as related to the administration of psychotropic drugs.

3. Follow parameters prior to administering medications.

4. Administer insulin Subcutaneously as delegated by Director of Assisted Living/Delegating RN

    

   Nursing Care Functions

1. Assist with resident care at the direction of the Director of AL, Delegating RN or Patient Care Coordinator.

2. For specific functions see job descriptions for the certified Nursing Assistant/NUH.

    

   Safety and Sanitation

1. Use proper hand washing technique and infection control measures.

2. Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.

3. Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

4. Maintain a safe, clutter free environment.

5. Maintain the medication cart and other equipment used in a clean and orderly manner. Keep it locked when in direct supervision of the cart.

6. Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

7. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director of AL, Delegating RN, or Patient Care Coordinator immediately.

8. Participate in fire and disaster drills.

9. Follow established regulations and resident smoking and report all violations.

10. Report any communicable or infectious diseases to the Director of AL or Delegating RN.

11. Operate all equipment in a safe manner.

12. Report defective equipment to the Director of AL, Delegating RN or Patient Care Coordinator.

     

    Resident Rights

1. Understand and adhere to all the Resident's Rights as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

2. Treat all residents fairly with kindness, dignity and respect.

3. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.

4. Knock before entering the resident's room.

5. Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Director of AL, Delegating RN or Patient Care Coordinator.

6. Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.

7. Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request and report such requests to the Director of AL, Delegating RN or Patient Care Coordinator.

    

   Personal and Professional Growth

    

1. Adherence to all rules, regulations and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

2. Interact positively with coworkers, residents, family and visitors.

3. Attend all required annual in-service training.

4. Read memos, notices and communication books and keeps abreast of changes occurring within the facility.

    

    

   Computer

   Enter, adjust and retrieve data using a microcomputer or personal computer and keyboard device. Word processing, e-mail, database entry skills will also be needed.

    

   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    

   This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

    

   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    

   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

   High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one year long term care experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of a State Approved Medication Technician course.

    

   LANGUAGE SKILLS

   Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

    

   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

   Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

    

   REASONING ABILITY

   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    

   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

   Listed in good standing on the Maryland CNA Registry if applicable

    

   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    

   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs independently or move up to 100 pounds to a minimum of 4 feet with assistance or mechanical lift. When clinically appropriate use a mechanical lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    

   WORK ENVIRONMENT

   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    

   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    

   AT WILL EMPLOYEE STATUS

   My employment with Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home, Inc. is "at-will". I understand that either I or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship, for any reason or for no reason, at any time with or without notice, regardless of the length of my employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of employment.

    

   CONFIDENTIALITY

   The employee recognizes that the Employer has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, "Information") which are valuable, special and unique assets of the Employer. The Employee agrees that the Employee will not at any time or in any manner divulge any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Employer. This Information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside of the facility unless properly released for publication. The Employee will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. Employees should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy Home affairs with others unless the information has been subject to full public disclosure or unless the subject matter is within the employee's assignment and then only within the particular transaction. A violation by the Employee of this paragraph shall be a material violation and will justify legal and/or termination of employment.

    

   I,____________________________HAVE READ THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH THEREIN, AND AS THE Certified Medication Technician , I SHALL PERFORM THESE DUTIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

    

    

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   ALU Director _________________DATE__________________