Arizona Certified Medication Technician Memory Care

Frontier Senior Living; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life/AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) plan with a competitive Match

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living's Canyon Valley Memory Care in Green Valley, AZ is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications and treatments to residents, ensuring precise documentation in medication records and charts. The role supports a collaborative care team and may involve coverage across shifts.

Candidates must have or obtain an Arizona State-Approved Assisted Living Caregiver Certification, be proficient in English, and be willing to train.

Qualifications

• Arizona Assisted Living Caregiver Certificate must be provided and verified at an approved training program.
• High school graduate preferred.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Attends in-services monthly.
• Familiarity with elderly population; willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments on schedule following protocol.
• Documents medication records and resident charts legibly and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and staff information.
• Assist with care needs and lifts as required; may fill in as receptionist or caregiver as needed.
• Keep med room organized, restocked, and compliant with procedures.
• Stay current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration skills.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Canyon Valley Memory Care - Green Valley, AZ 85622, Salary Range: $20.50 - $21.50 Hourly, Job Category: Health Services, Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Medication Technician for the Canyon Valley Memory Care community located in Green Valley, AZ.

This position requires that candidates have or can immediately obtain an Arizona State-Approved Assisted Living Caregiver Certification.

We currently have the following Shifts and Schedules available for this position:

• Day Shift (6AM to 2PM)
• Swing/Evening Shift (2PM to 10PM)
• NOC/Overnight Shift (10PM to 6AM)

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting.

Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners.

The Medication Technician is responsible for all duties related to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents. This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. The Medication Technician position requires a responsible demeanor, caring nature and ability to contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
• Notifies Resident Care Coordinator /Executive Director/RN of resident changes of condition
• Assists with monthly medication records as needed
• Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cart
• Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-Pap, Nebulizer, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheelchair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator /RN
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights
• Fill-in for the receptionist as directed by Executive Director/Resident Care Coordinator
• Fill in for a caregiver when needed
• Capable of assisting in care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds
• Work as manager on duty as directed by Executive Director/ Resident Care Coordinator
• Keep current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration skills
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management staff

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect.

Benefits and Perks:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life/AD&D
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program

To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace

Qualifications: Other Requirements:

• Arizona Assisted Living Caregiver Certificate - applicants must provide certificate and verify was completed at approved training program: https://aznciab.portalus.thentiacloud.net/webs/portal/register/#/search/all/0/20/Assisted%2520Living%2520Facility%2520Caregiver%2520Training%2520Program/Active/false/business ; https://nciaboard.az.gov/news/caregiver-certificate-verification
• High school graduate preferred
• Proficiency in English required
• Attends in-services monthly required for position
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. We are willing to train!