Crista Senior Living
divh2Medication Technician (Med Tech)/h2pThe Medication Technician (Med Tech) is responsible for the monitoring of the medication program and to oversee all activity in the medication room. Provide a high level of customer service to both residents and team members. This is accomplished through promoting CRISTA Senior Living Service Standards. Oversee residents self-medication and assist the Resident Services Director or Director of Nursing in training new medication assistants and provides mentoring and shadowing. Support the caregiving staff as needed with care needs and transfers./ppCRISTA Ministries (CRISTA) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23)./ppCRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians./ppCRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concerns relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Medias stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at Kings Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ./ppCRISTA Ministries Mission and Vision Statements:/pulliMission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus./liliVision Statement: Until All Know Jesus./li/ulpCRISTA Ministries Core Values:/pulliChrist-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous./liliServanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually./liliUncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy
reflecting Jesus in all we do./liliHoly Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us./liliExcellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions./liliUnified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ./li/ulpEssential Functions:/ppMedication Management:/pulliPerform medication set-up and assist residents on the Medication Program with the self- administration of their medications./liliObserve and practice the Seven Rights to Medication Administration when assisting a resident with self-administration of medication./liliNotify Resident Services Director if concerns regarding a residents ability to self-manage medications./liliAssure residents receive their medications as prescribed and in a timely manner./liliOrder and receive medications in a timely manner, notifying family members/responsible parties to pick up medications to assure availability for residents use and prevent running out of medications./liliNotify Resident Services Director or Resident Nurse Consultant (where applicable) when medications have not been delivered to the community in a timely manner./liliCount narcotics per procedure and sign the count sheet. Immediately report any discrepancies to the Resident Services Director or the medication assistant leaving the shift./liliTranscribe new medication orders correctly and order new medication in a timely manner from pharmacy per procedure./li/ulpMedication Documentation:/pulliDocument medication assistance on Medication Assistance Records (MARs) immediately after assistance./liliLeave no blanks on MARs./liliDocument reasons for PRN medication on reverse of MARs and effectiveness of medication./liliRecord all medications on the Medication Assistance Records (MARs), Centrally Stored Records (CSRs), Narcotic logs, etc./liliRegular review of the resident MARS, CSRs, Pharmacy Transaction Records, and perform audits daily for incomplete documentation./liliKeep medication files and resident records current and up to date./liliAssist in scheduling Medication Assistant shifts when requested./liliFile information in the appropriate section of Resident Care file once issue is complete, (i.e. medication has been ordered and received, Resident Services Director has reviewed home health agency report and orders, etc.)/li/ulpResident Care:/pulliAssist with updating care/service plans and monthly care logs./liliEnsure all operational, regulatory, and medication administration policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to./liliAssist residents in making doctors appointments and travel arrangements to and from appointments./liliTake resident vital signs, Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) and all RN delegated duties in accordance with WA regulations./liliPerform apartment visits and apartment checks on a regular basis./liliReport any significant incidents on the appropriate forms and to the Resident Services Director or Executive Director./liliAssist residents with ADL tasks including housekeeping tasks, making beds, serving meals, assisting with personal laundry, assisting with showers, assisting with toileting, dressing, undressing, oral care, hair care, transfers and ambulation, showers and any other needs addressed on the resident service plan./liliCommunicate changes in residents conditions accurately and efficiently to RN/LPN, RSD, emergency personnel, physician and resident family/responsible party./liliPerform services as a NOC shift Medication Assistant. Services may include:/liulliLaundry and housekeeping of common areas./liliSetting up of dining room./liliProviding residents activities of daily living./liliFiling, preparing documentation for the following shift, etc./li/ul/ulpResident Safety:/pulliAssist in keeping the environment safe and clean for all residents./liliKeep all medications in their appropriate storage area./liliKeep medication cupboard, carts, and doors always locked, when not in use./liliWash hands per policy and follow proper infection control procedures./liliObserve residents for safety, changes in condition, potential abusive situations, etc., and report any changes of condition or other pertinent information to supervisor./liliFollow safety protocols and procedures, making sure safety is the primary concern for all residents and team members./liliCarry and know how to use SARA system phones. Always carry the phone communication device./liliRespond to emergency signal/call system./liliKeep the medication room clean and well organized, free of any personal belongings, food and drink not directly used for resident medication assistance./liliBe contact person for emergency personnel during resident emergency./liliAdditional duties as assigned./li/ulpService Standards:/pulliAssist and support the care staff while on shift./liliAnswer questions, mentor and teach in accordance with Senior Living service standards and Christian discipleship./liliAnswer incoming phone calls in a professional manner and answer all questions./liliProvide a warm, home-like environment by showing unconditional compassion and respect. and making sure safety is the primary concern within the community./liliProvide regular, ongoing professional communication with the pharmacy, physicians, families, residents, home health agencies, assisted living, memory care and management staff./liliUphold all Washington state rules and regulations, always maintaining compliance./liliBe available for state surveyors as requested by/li/ul/div
reflecting Jesus in all we do./liliHoly Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us./liliExcellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions./liliUnified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ./li/ulpEssential Functions:/ppMedication Management:/pulliPerform medication set-up and assist residents on the Medication Program with the self- administration of their medications./liliObserve and practice the Seven Rights to Medication Administration when assisting a resident with self-administration of medication./liliNotify Resident Services Director if concerns regarding a residents ability to self-manage medications./liliAssure residents receive their medications as prescribed and in a timely manner./liliOrder and receive medications in a timely manner, notifying family members/responsible parties to pick up medications to assure availability for residents use and prevent running out of medications./liliNotify Resident Services Director or Resident Nurse Consultant (where applicable) when medications have not been delivered to the community in a timely manner./liliCount narcotics per procedure and sign the count sheet. Immediately report any discrepancies to the Resident Services Director or the medication assistant leaving the shift./liliTranscribe new medication orders correctly and order new medication in a timely manner from pharmacy per procedure./li/ulpMedication Documentation:/pulliDocument medication assistance on Medication Assistance Records (MARs) immediately after assistance./liliLeave no blanks on MARs./liliDocument reasons for PRN medication on reverse of MARs and effectiveness of medication./liliRecord all medications on the Medication Assistance Records (MARs), Centrally Stored Records (CSRs), Narcotic logs, etc./liliRegular review of the resident MARS, CSRs, Pharmacy Transaction Records, and perform audits daily for incomplete documentation./liliKeep medication files and resident records current and up to date./liliAssist in scheduling Medication Assistant shifts when requested./liliFile information in the appropriate section of Resident Care file once issue is complete, (i.e. medication has been ordered and received, Resident Services Director has reviewed home health agency report and orders, etc.)/li/ulpResident Care:/pulliAssist with updating care/service plans and monthly care logs./liliEnsure all operational, regulatory, and medication administration policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to./liliAssist residents in making doctors appointments and travel arrangements to and from appointments./liliTake resident vital signs, Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) and all RN delegated duties in accordance with WA regulations./liliPerform apartment visits and apartment checks on a regular basis./liliReport any significant incidents on the appropriate forms and to the Resident Services Director or Executive Director./liliAssist residents with ADL tasks including housekeeping tasks, making beds, serving meals, assisting with personal laundry, assisting with showers, assisting with toileting, dressing, undressing, oral care, hair care, transfers and ambulation, showers and any other needs addressed on the resident service plan./liliCommunicate changes in residents conditions accurately and efficiently to RN/LPN, RSD, emergency personnel, physician and resident family/responsible party./liliPerform services as a NOC shift Medication Assistant. Services may include:/liulliLaundry and housekeeping of common areas./liliSetting up of dining room./liliProviding residents activities of daily living./liliFiling, preparing documentation for the following shift, etc./li/ul/ulpResident Safety:/pulliAssist in keeping the environment safe and clean for all residents./liliKeep all medications in their appropriate storage area./liliKeep medication cupboard, carts, and doors always locked, when not in use./liliWash hands per policy and follow proper infection control procedures./liliObserve residents for safety, changes in condition, potential abusive situations, etc., and report any changes of condition or other pertinent information to supervisor./liliFollow safety protocols and procedures, making sure safety is the primary concern for all residents and team members./liliCarry and know how to use SARA system phones. Always carry the phone communication device./liliRespond to emergency signal/call system./liliKeep the medication room clean and well organized, free of any personal belongings, food and drink not directly used for resident medication assistance./liliBe contact person for emergency personnel during resident emergency./liliAdditional duties as assigned./li/ulpService Standards:/pulliAssist and support the care staff while on shift./liliAnswer questions, mentor and teach in accordance with Senior Living service standards and Christian discipleship./liliAnswer incoming phone calls in a professional manner and answer all questions./liliProvide a warm, home-like environment by showing unconditional compassion and respect. and making sure safety is the primary concern within the community./liliProvide regular, ongoing professional communication with the pharmacy, physicians, families, residents, home health agencies, assisted living, memory care and management staff./liliUphold all Washington state rules and regulations, always maintaining compliance./liliBe available for state surveyors as requested by/li/ul/div