Medication Services Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description : ABOUT US :

Amber Grove Place is guided by a single purpose : To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Amber Grove Place team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION :

Under general supervision, aides in the personal care and protection of the residents in Assisted Living & Memory Care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values, and goals of Amber Grove Place.
• Responsible to provide “5 star” customer service to all customers whether in person, via computer, or on the phone.
• Know and understand the principles of Amber Grove Place, including concepts such as the “GRIT" philosophy and the service standards that are integrated into our everyday work culture.
• Cares for residents in the community adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Be actively involved in providing “5 star” customer service using the “GRIT” philosophy and other tools to do so.
• Helps with resident care to include :
• cleaning and bathing.
• personal hygiene, grooming.
• dressing.
• bed making, and light housekeeping.
• blood pressure checks, and weights.
• Helps with ambulation and transfers.
• escorting to activities and other functions.
• Report and communicate unusual symptoms and or resident behaviors / problems to supervisors.
• Monitor the emergency call system for emergency calls and respond appropriately.
• Works with the dining staff and provide general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables, and straighten dining room.
• Maintain daily chart notes and medication records.
• Assists with emergencies to include fire drills, elopements, etc.
• Answers telephones using Amber Grove Place telephone techniques and assists visitors in an assertively friendly manner during hours administration is not present.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program.
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests, and co-workers.
• Attend all in-service training workshops, seminars, and meetings.
• Promotes and protects the rights of all residents.
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned and requested.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, maintain confidentiality of restricted information and to follow instructions.
• Keep all information about residents & staff confidential per HIPPA guidelines.
• Follow written policies and procedures pertaining to resident rights as well as residential abuse and mandatory reporting procedure.

Requirements :

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS :

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Knowledge of :

Physical Requirements :

Language, Interpersonal Communication and Environmental Adaptability :

Supervisory Responsibilities :