Compassionate Caregiver & Med Tech for Senior Living

Sierra Winds; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sierra Winds in Peoria, AZ is hiring a part-time Caregiver / Medication Technician to provide direct resident care, assist with ADLs, and help administer medications under Arizona regulations. You will work closely with nursing staff, residents, families, and pharmacies to support health, safety, and quality of life in an assisted living setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Arizona caregiver certification, completion of a medication technician training program, CPR/First

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Arizona caregiver certification or ability to obtain as required by state regulations.
• Completion of approved medication technician training program required.
• Previous experience in assisted living, senior care, healthcare, or related setting preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Current fingerprint clearance card required under Arizona law.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, eating and personal hygiene.
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and social engagement to residents.
• Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, and mobility as needed.
• Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, or mental condition and report concerns promptly.
• Administer and assist residents with medications as authorized by regulations and physician orders.
• Accurately document medication administration and treatments in MARs.
• Monitor for medication side effects or refusals and report concerns promptly.
• Ensure medications are stored, secured, and disposed of properly.
• Coordinate medication refills and communicate with pharmacies as directed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to resident care and medication administration.
• Follow all regulations, infection control standards, and company policies.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy per HIPAA.
• Participate in medication audits, resident care reviews, and state inspections as needed.
• Respond to resident emergencies, falls, injuries, and medical incidents.
• Follow infection prevention and safety procedures.
• Participate in safety drills and trainings.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, nurses, physicians, pharmacies, and management.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving

Medication Admin

Documentation

HIPAA

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arizona caregiver certification or ability to obtain

Completion of approved medication technician training program

Previous experience in assisted living, senior care, healthcare, or related setting

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Current fingerprint clearance card required under Arizona law

Job description

Sierra Winds in Peoria, AZ is hiring a part-time Caregiver / Medication Technician to provide direct resident care, assist with ADLs, and help administer medications under Arizona regulations. You will work closely with nursing staff, residents, families, and pharmacies to support health, safety, and quality of life in an assisted living setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Arizona caregiver certification, completion of a medication technician training program, CPR/First