Caregiver/Medication Technician - Evening Shift

LA Posada At Park Ctr; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Mileage Incentive Program

On-site Fitness Center

Pre-school discount

Scholarship program: Up to $2,500/year

Job summary

La Posada in Green Valley, AZ is seeking a part-time Medication Technician (Evening Shift) to administer medications per physician orders and assist with routine treatments. The role supports resident dignity and independence while monitoring vital signs and documenting care.

Training includes CPR/First Aid and ongoing in-services. The position emphasizes teamwork with nurses, maintaining safety, and adhering to infection control standards on a beautiful campus with a strong benefits package and

Qualifications

• Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory, and Directed level.
• Current CPR and First Aid cards, Fingerprint clearance card, TB test.
• Certified Caregiver Certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers and/or assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications per physician orders.
• Completes simple treatments and reports residents’ vital signs as directed.
• Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments on the medication administration record.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Organized

Detail oriented

Education

Caregiver certification (Personal, Supervisory & Directed)

Job description

Medication Technician (Caregiver/Medication Technician – Evening Shift)

Part‑Time

Location: Green Valley, AZ, United States

Job ID: 86cb1611-91be-46cb-ad0c-07e50c221b96

Job Details

Career area: Medication Technician

Position Type: Part-Time

Green Valley, AZ, United States

Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Mileage Incentive Program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful Campus with a Free On-Site Fitness Center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle Pre‑School
• Scholarship Program: Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus yearly opportunities for additional scholarship awards

Essential Functions

• Administers and/or assists with the self-administration of routine and non‑routine medications in accordance to physician orders. Performs delegated tasks as directed by the nurse
• Completes simple treatments and reports the resident’s vital signs as directed.
• Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s medication administration record. This includes reporting the reason medications were omitted or PRN medication was given
• Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.
• Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents to the nurse
• Routinely communicates pharmacy and nurse as indicated to assure medications are received in a timely manner
• Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes out‑dated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice. Regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to LPN Supervisor.
• Assists with or performs resident ADL’s, takes vital signs and weights and accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.
• Greets residents, visitors and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights. Demonstrates the mission and philosophy of La Posada
• Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
• Attends and participates in training, in‑services and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Adheres to policies and procedures - Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.
• Professional and Courteous Communication - Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with residents, patients, guests, and family members.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Skills And Abilities

Education: Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory, and Directed level.

Certifications and Licenses: Current CPR and First Aid cards, Fingerprint clearance card, current TB test. Certified Caregiver Certification.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co‑workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for!