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Solinity Marketing · 1 month ago

Certified Medication Technician for Memory Care Community

Johns Creek, GA, 30022, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Solinity Marketing is seeking a Certified Medication Technician for St. Ives Hometown Living of Johns Creek, a memory care community. The role involves providing personalized direct care to residents, administering medications, and ensuring their overall well-being while fostering a supportive environment.

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Responsibilities

Administer medication to our residents, accurately recording in the EMAR, monitoring residents for adverse effects, and maintain proper medication storage and safety

Serve as the Lead on the shift and work with CNAs as they provide residents help with activities of daily living (ADLs) always looking for opportunities to coach CNAs to offer choices and encourage them to help residents maintain as much independence and personal control as possible

Adhere to protocols and guidelines to ensure the health and safety of every resident, performing essential duties like proper lifting techniques and universal precautions with care and precision

Your role extends far passing medications! You will lead by example in encouraging participation in enriching activities and programs, and dedicate time for meaningful, one-on-one interactions that brighten a resident's day

Tune into the subtle cues of our residents—monitoring their mood, food intake, and functional status. Document any changes meticulously and communicate with urgency and clarity to the care team, ensuring their needs are met swiftly

Function as a true team leader, offering support to colleagues when the need arises. Help maintain the beautiful, clean environment our residents call home—from their personal spaces to the welcoming common areas—always removing soiled items immediately to ensure a fresh, healthy atmosphere

Act immediately and decisively on any resident crisis or emergency, relying on your training and innate caregiving instincts to provide prompt comfort and aid

Foster positive, respectful communication among staff, residents, and families, building a network of trust that supports our entire community

Qualification

Certified Medication TechnicianDementia careEmergency first aid certificationCPR certificationPhysical strengthClear communicationTeam leadership

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age with a clean criminal background check

Hold or obtain current certification in emergency first aid and CPR

Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and tuberculosis screening to ensure fitness for the role

The ability to bend, lift, carry, and move residents demonstrating the strength necessary to provide safe resident transfers and support

A commitment to completing necessary training in areas like emergency procedures, resident's rights, infection control, and dementia care, and obtaining required annual continuing education hours

The ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence, and to speak effectively to residents, families, and staff

Willingness to work various schedules and shifts as needed to ensure our residents always have the support they deserve