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MorningStar Senior Living

Med Tech ~ NEW EXPERIENCED BASED PAY SCALE & $500 bonus!

MorningStar Senior Living, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503

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Med Tech – NEW EXPERIENCED-BASED PAY SCALE & $500 Sign-On Bonus! Santa Fe, MorningStar Senior Living. Schedule and Pay

Full Time & Part Time – Weekend and Overnight shift differential Pay Range: $23.50 Weekend and Overnight Shift Only Shifts

Full Time: 6:00am - 2:00pm - Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday Full Time: 2:00pm - 10:00pm - Tuesday - Saturday Part Time: 6:00am - 2:00pm - Friday/Saturday Part Time: 10:00pm - 6:00am - Friday/Saturday Responsibilities

Administer and document regularly prescribed medications per physician orders under the direction of the Wellness Director and as approved by the State Medication Administration Regulations. Learn residents' preferences for taking medications. Order meds from the pharmacy when prescribed, 7 days prior to running out of meds, and as requested by the Wellness Director; ensure meds arrive and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if they do not. Immediately after administering medication, document in the resident's medical record and initial the bubble pack after taking the medication from it. Observe and report reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse. Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications that could affect vital signs as ordered by the Physician or Wellness Director. Administer PRN medications per physician order. Report any medication error to the Wellness Director immediately. Assist with development and review of the resident's care plan in conjunction with other disciplines. Ensure residents' privacy, respect and dignity; maintain physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being. Assist in daily care tasks (toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents, responding to calls). https://www.morningstarseniorliving.com/careers/ Qualifications

Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect. License/Certification: Successful completion of state approved Medication Administration training, First Aid certification as required by the ALF regulations. QMAP in the state of CO. Education/Experience: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer some previous experience in health-care, must have experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record, and experience administering medication in an assisted living setting. Must be capable of making decisions with the interest of the residents at heart and supportive of company policies and decisions. Continuing Education: as required by law and must attend monthly in-service education and training within the community. Other: Must be able to read and write English. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procurement manuals, etc. must have good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral directions. Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks. Must show good judgement in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident's change in condition. Work with licensed nurses; be aware of limitations and not attempt to exceed these limitations. Job Knowledge: Perform the functions of medication administration. Knowledge of required Medication Administration Procedures. Good understanding of basis of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies. Industry Experience: Minimum three years' experience in senior living preferred and a passion to work with seniors. Previous experience with an Assisted Living community. Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, families of said team members will also be eligible. Benefits

Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance 401k plan with matching HSA options Employee assistance programs Paid sick, vacation and birthday! Career development programs and opportunity for advancement Charitable and philanthropic opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Free shift meal!

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