Certified Medication Tech- FT or PT 7:00am - 5:30pm or 3:00pm - 11:30pm

US Lawns; Upper St. Clair (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Lunch and Beverage During Shift

Medical Insurance

Job summary

US Lawns is seeking a Medication Aide to dispense medications and assist residents with daily living activities in our care setting. The position offers the 7:00am – 5:30pm and the 3:00pm – 11:30pm shifts, with options for full-time or part-time employment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, has completed and passed the Medication Administration Training Program, and shows a genuine desire to work with the elderly or disabled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completed Medication Administration Training Program.
• Previous care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary and safety practices.
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications under the direction of a licensed nurse according to established procedures.
• Helps residents with all personal care functions as needed.
• Helps residents to and from daily activities.
• Measures and records vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and reports any changes in condition.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Communicates with residents regarding care.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Listening

Time management

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The 7:00am - 5:30pm and the 3:00pm - 11:30pm shifts are FT or PT positions. The Medication Aide dispenses medications and provides assistance to residents with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, moving safely to activities or functions, and caring for the resident's environment. The Medication Aide will also assist the nurse in charge. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, has completed and passed the Medication Administration Training Program, and has a genuine desire to work with the elderly or disabled. Prior experience is preferred. Effective oral and written skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills, and professional dress, speech, and behavior are all required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications under the direction of a licensed nurse according to established procedures
• Helps residents with all personal care functions as needed
• Helps residents to and from daily activities
• Measures and records vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and reports any changes in condition
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Communicates with residents regarding care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Passed the Medication Administration Training Program
• Previous experience preferred
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Benefits

• PT
• Dental Insurance (United Concordia)
• Vision Insurance (VBA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Lunch and Beverage During Shift
• FT
• Medical Insurance (UPMC)
• Dental Insurance (United Concordia)
• Vision Inssurance (VBA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Lunch and Beverage During Shift