Certified Medication Tech

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC in Appleton, Wisconsin is hiring a Certified Medication Tech to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.

The Medication Tech provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred.
• Current Wisconsin Medication Aide/Assistant certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification as required by state regulations.
• Attends in-service training and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provide care tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, and daily living activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with and support the nursing department and other staff to promote resident well-being.
• Assist families and medical professionals as needed to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Time management

Teamwork

Alzheimer's knowledge

Organizational skills

Computer basics

Weekend availability

Long-term care experience

Medication administration

Education

Wisconsin Medication Aide/Assistant certification

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Certified Medication Tech to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Tech provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The Medication Tech collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.

• Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.

• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.

• Attends in-service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.

• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.

• Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.

• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.

• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Opportunities for full-time or part-time hours.

Available shifts: days, evenings or nights.

Starting wage: $18.50.

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