Medication Technician Full-time Job

At Providence Senior Living we strive to create the “Best Day Possible” for not only our residents and families, but also for our team members. Join our dynamic team committed to the pursuit of excellence in providing thoughtful senior care and comfort. Thrive in our culture where creativity is celebrated, and your efforts rewarded.

Job Description: Medication Technician

Exemplary care and comfort is an important part of every resident’s day at Providence Senior Living. As a Medications Technician you play a critical role in how each resident may receive that care and to help us fulfill our goal of creating the best day possible.

Duties:

• Provide care that follows a personalized medication and treatment service plan.
• Administer or assist with the administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider and observe/report responses to your supervisor.
• May also provide care and assistance with the functions of daily living, including but not limited to dressing, bathing, walking, and feeding.
• Maintain residents’ health and medication records and resident charts by timely documenting any changes in health, incidents, and observation of unusual occurrences.
• Assist with Resident care
• Assit with activities
• Respond quickly to emergencies and follow Providence Senior Living guidelines for reporting events
• Maintain resident confidentiality
• Communicate effectively with all staff, residents, and their families
• Assist with training of new Medication Technicians
• Assist community in maintaining all public, staff and residential areas
• Wear appropriate PPE throughout shift as regulated by CDC and local regulatory guidelines
• Adhere to an updated State or Federal Regulations, including but not limited to COVID and other Infectious Virus and Disease procedures
• Complete all require training and in-service recertification
• Safety is an important part of the Providence Living culture, as such, all policies and procedures for workplace safety must be observed while on property

Requirements:

• Must be certified based on state regulations and training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner and to be able to carefully follow written and oral instructions.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification a plus
• Prior work experience in geriatric, nursing, assisted living, memory care or similar environment preferred
• Ability to be on his/her feet for prolonged periods
• Ability to push, pull, lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Leads by example exhibiting the core values through servant leadership.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability or work responsibility, as a team member as well as an individual
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality, and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must practice and promote Providence Policies, Mission Statement, Core Values, and Founding Principles.

Qualifications:

• Six months prior experience in a senior care environment is preferred.
• Ability to lead by example exhibiting our core values through servant leadership.
• Compassion for and desire to work with elderly.
• Ability to work responsibility, as a team member as well as an individual
• Honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality, and the rights and privacy of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and general public.
• Must practice and promote Providence Policies, Mission Statement, Core Values, and Founding Principles.
• Must be 18 years of older.
• Ability to comply with Providence Living grooming standards as stated in the employee handbook, including, but not limited to body piercings and tattoos.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Check as required by state regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• senior care environment: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location