Part-Time Medication Technician

Part-Time Med Tech – Assisted Living
Location: Spring Arbor at Wilson
Pay: $16.36 – $19.80 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Part-time, 1st shift & 2nd Shift
Reports to: Resident Care Director

About the role

The Medication Assistant is to provide resident care services including assistance with self-administration of medication, to the residents in the Assisted Living area under the supervision of the Resident Care Director (RCD) according to scheduled duties and assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

What you'll do

• Administer and document medications accurately and on time, following physician orders, state regulations, and community policies
• Watch residents for changes in condition, side effects, or reactions, and report concerns to the Resident Care Director and nursing staff right away
• Keep medication administration records (MARs) accurate, complete, and up to date
• Receive, store, and track medications and supplies
• Help residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting
• Communicate clearly with residents, families, and team members, and take part in shift-change reports
• Follow infection control, safety, and resident rights standards at all times
• Help keep the environment clean, safe, and welcoming

What you'll need

• • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults highly preferred.
  • May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA), depending on the state requirements; if licensed or certified, must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
  • Must possess current Medication Training certification.
  • Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
  • The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
  • Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the State.
  • Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems preferred.

Areas of Responsibility

• Able to approach all encounters with residents, associates, and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.
• Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
• Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed.
• Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.
• Other job duties assigned – see full job description.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance such as short-term, long-term disability and life insurance
• Birthday Celebration – Paid Day Off
• 401(k) Retirement with immediate vesting!
• Education Investment Program