PCA/MED TECH- NEW BONUS

Company: BROTHERS OF MERCY SACRED HEART HOME INC
Location: Clarence
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

PCA/MED TECH-
Starting at $15.50/hr, up to $17.25/hr (based on experience) Full Time and Part Time Positions Available- ALL SHIFTS BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR PCA/MED TECHs INCLUDE: SIGN-ON BONUSES: $4,000 (FT) or $2000 (PT)
REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000
Shift differentials ($3.50 for evening and $2.50 for night shifts) available with No Benefit Option as well
Tuition Assistance for in your chosen field of healthcare-related study
Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
Bonuses for perfect attendance
Health, dental, vision, pet, and no-cost life insurance
Direct deposit and weekly paychecks
Free parking! Our Personal Care Aides/ Medication Technicians (PCA/MED TECH) are responsible for assisting residents in medication administration and support with safety, comfort and daily activities. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care. PERSONAL CARE AIDE/ MEDICATION TECHNICIAN DUTIES INCLUDE: Be responsible for assisting residents (as designated by their attending physician) in medication administration
Check medication carts for expired meds, cleanliness of carts, etc.
Account for all the controlled substances going off and on duty
Receive and document medications on arrival from the pharmacy and prepares needed papers and checks, distributes and stores the medications in the proper areas
Be responsible for all the medication keys and pagers at all times.
Assist with Resident's medications in a timely manner in accordance with the New York State Dept. of Social Services (NYSDSS) Regulations and the Facility Policies and Procedures
All office procedures are the responsibility of the medication manager:
Make rounds on assigned unit (per time schedule) and check the status of all Residents at the beginning and end of the shift
Assist and encourage all residents with their personal care as needed. Included is dressing, grooming (oral care, hair care, nail care, shaving), toileting, bathing and walking. Report changes noticed to staff member in charge as soon as possible
Obtain and record resident's weight as scheduled. Immediately report any weight gain or loss of 5 lbs. or more to the staff member in charge, unless orders direct otherwise
Assist with resident's personal laundry per laundry list by following standard procedures in use of laundry equipment
With resident's consent, assist in keeping room, dresser drawers and closet in a clean and orderly manner
Assist with bed making on a daily basis or as needed Brothers of Mercy is WNY's largest 5-star Senior Wellness Campus. Located east of Buffalo, we consistently rank on WNY's "Best Places to Work" list. Sacred Heart Home, part of the Brothers of Mercy Continuum of Care, is an Adult Home providing assistive living services to seniors. Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans' status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status. Must be at least 18 years of age
Prefer prior experience with medication administration
Prefer previous experience, either professional, personal or volunteer, with the elderly population

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