Certified Medication Tech - Senior Living & Wellness

Primrose Retirement Communities; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Zanesville, Ohio, is seeking a Certified Medication Tech to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.

The role supports daily living activities and collaborates with the nursing team to promote residents' health and well-being, including social and recreational participation, dressing, hygiene, and meal services. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment preferred.
• Current certification as Medication Aide/Assistant/Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training and maintains continuing education hours if required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related memory impairments preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• 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 that may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, and meal services.
• Collaborate with and assist the nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, residents, and families to support residents’ well-being.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Time management

Alzheimer's knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Weekend/holiday availability

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities in Zanesville, Ohio, is seeking a Certified Medication Tech to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.

The role supports daily living activities and collaborates with the nursing team to promote residents' health and well-being, including social and recreational participation, dressing, hygiene, and meal services. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.