Certified Caregiver & Med Tech ~ Peoria ~ PRN

MorningStar Senior Management; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k plan with matching

HSA options

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Birthday paid day

Job summary

MorningStar Senior Living in Peoria, AZ is seeking a PRN Certified Caregiver & Med Tech to administer medications and provide resident care in a senior living community. The role requires an AZ caregiver certification and ongoing commitment to medication administration duties, with a pay rate of $19.00–$21.00 per hour depending on experience.

The position involves on-call shifts, direct resident interaction, and adherence to state medication regulations under the Wellness Director.

Qualifications

• Core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• AZ caregiver certification and state-approved Medication Administration training are required.
• First Aid certification as required by ALF regulations; QMAP (CO) mentioned.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care preferred; medication administration experience.
• Monthly in-service education/training within the community.
• Must read/write English and communicate effectively; good judgment and residents’ best interests.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and universal precautions.
• Industry experience: minimum three years in senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document prescribed medications per physician orders and Medication Administration record.
• Order meds from pharmacy 7 days before running out and ensure arrival; notify Wellness Director if not.
• Document meds given immediately after administration; date and initial bubble pack.
• Observe and report medication reactions/side effects to licensed nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to meds that affect vitals as ordered.
• Administer PRN medications per physician order.
• Report medication errors to Wellness Director immediately.
• Assist with development/review of resident care plans with other disciplines.
• Ensure privacy, respect, and dignity of residents.
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions affecting residents.
• Ensure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being; assist with daily care tasks.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

English communication

Education

AZ caregiver certification

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

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MorningStar at Golden Ridge
6735 W Golden Ln
Peoria, AZ 85345, USA

• Wellness
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: CERTI051177

Description

Certified Caregiver & Med Tech ~ Senior Living Community ~ Peoria

PRN ONLY (On Call)

Pay Rate: $19.00 -$21 BOE

** MUST HAVE VALID AZ CAREGIVER CERTIFICATION **

Schedule:

• PRN ONLY (On call)

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents !

At MorningStar Senior Living, we talk a lot about culture. In fact, we rather obsess about it. For without a transformative culture, we cannot begin to elevate and celebrate the lives of our resident-heroes and be ourselves changed for the good in the process. So, we seek great hearts, other people like us, who care and want to do work that matters. We select people like us who believe that the most satisfying life is one that is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership.

JOB SUMMARY

The Med Care Manager/QMAP must administer, pour, pass, and document all routinely prescribed medications per physician orders under the direction of the Wellness Director and as approved by the State Medication Administration Regulations. You will quickly learn how each resident prefers to take their medication. Some may even play a game of hide and seek, pressing you to find where they may be in the community when it’s time for their medication.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation and birthday!
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free shift meal!

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Administer and document regularly prescribed medications per the Medication Administration record observing the five rights for safe administering of meds and per physician orders.
• Order meds from the pharmacy when and as prescribed, 7 days prior to running out of meds, and as requested by the Wellness Director to ensure that residents always have medications available. Ensure these medications arrive, if not notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours.
• Immediately after administering medication to a resident, document in the resident’s medical record those medications given. Date and initial the bubble pack after taking the medication from it.
• Observe and report to the licensed nurse reactions and side effects of medication administered to the residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs as ordered by the Physician or Wellness Director.
• Administer PRN medications, per physician order.
• Required to report any medication error to the Wellness Director immediately.
• Assist with development and review of the resident’s care plan in conjunction with other disciplines
• Ensure residents privacy, respect and dignity
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions which may result in harm to a resident
• Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents
• Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc

https://www.morningstarseniorliving.com/careers/

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• License/Certification: Successful completion of state approved Medication Administration training, First Aid certification as required by the ALF regulations. QMAP in the state of CO.
• Education/Experience: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer some previous experience in health-care, must have experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record, and experience administering medication in an assisted living setting. Must be capable of making decisions with the interest of the residents at heart and supportive of company policies and decisions.
• Continuing Education: as required by law and must attend monthly in-service education and training within the community.
• Other: Must be able to read and write English. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procurement manuals, etc. must have good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral directions. Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks. Must show good judgement in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident’s change in condition. Work with licensed nurses; be aware of limitations and not attempt to exceed these limitations.
• Job Knowledge: Perform the functions of medication administration. Knowledge of required Medication Administration Procedures. Good understanding of basis of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.
• Industry Experience: Minimum three years’ experience in senior living preferred and a passion to work with seniors. Previous experience with an Assisted Living community.

*Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, families of said team members will also be eligible.

EEO

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