Med Tech w/ GNA - Part-Time - Evening Shift

An Exciting Opportunity at Ginger Cove!

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being.

 Part-Time Limited 8-19 hours a week + SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL for working weekends!!!
GNA and Med Tech Certification Required!!

Ginger Cove is currently seeking Part-Time Certified Medication Technicians with their GNA (Evening Shift 2:45PM-11:15PM; Schedule includes working alternating weekends) to support our Assisted Living departments. The Medication Technician is responsible for working in accordance with established policies and procedures, and/or special instruction from the Director of Nursing or Delegating Nurse. Assists with the administration of medications under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that the attainment of Ginger Cove Mission Statement takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Safely prepare, administer, and chart oral, topical, and suppository drugs.  The medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same.
• Check and prepare each dose immediately preceding administration.
• Provide bathing, oral care, grooming, clothing, and other personal hygiene services for the residents.
• Care for incontinent residents.
• Follow administration protocol:
  • Check medication with transcribed or original order.
  • Check all information on label or package for accuracy and clarity.
  • Clearly identify the resident with proper medication.
• Consider the following when administering a medication:
  • General use of the medication;
  • Therapeutic action;
  • Usual dosage;
  • Factors modifying dosage and effects;
  • Precautions and contraindications;
  • Antidote, if known;
  • Route and frequency of administration;
  • Signs of deterioration of the medication.
• Check with the Charge Nurse if there are any questions regarding any medication.
• Record administration of the medication on resident’s medication administration record.  Discard medication refused or otherwise not given and record on medication administration record.
• Report medication errors or reactions to medications immediately to the Charge Nurse, who, in turn, reports to the resident’s attending physician and completes the necessary documentation.
• Obtain vital signs and recognizes their significance in drug therapy.
• Provide nourishment, fluids and feeding as assigned.
• Assist in ambulatory and transferring efforts for assigned residents.
• Collect specimens as assigned.
• Sign and has access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet.
• Administer medication only upon a written physician’s order.
• Maintain safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Encourage independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation.
• Attend in-service training and education session, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED required. 
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current certification as Medication Technician in the state of Maryland.
• Current certification as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum two years’ experience as Medication Technician; geriatric experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified time-frame.
• Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and tact in dealing with others.

BENEFIT, BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS:
The Ginger Cove community offers you the opportunity to be part of a winning team with many benefits:

• Full, comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental & vision) - Full-time only
• Ancillary benefit options
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
• Accrual-based, paid-leave program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Employee recognition incentives

We value staff excellence, resident independence, and business integrity.

If you share our passion for customer service excellence in a friendly, mutually caring workplace, you are invited to submit your application and resume for consideration.

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.