Compassionate Medication Aide for Elder Care

The Vered of Encino; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vered of Encino is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to support residents in a licensed senior living community in Los Angeles, CA. You will assist with medication administration, prepare dosages, and document each interaction accurately.

This role requires reading and writing in English, ability to lift and transfer residents, and a caring approach to daily living activities, meals, and social engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a caregiver for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members.
• Must complete Medication Technician training in-house.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, transferring, ambulation.
• Provide medication assistance in accordance with state regulations and company policy.
• Maintain the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner.
• Document resident status and changes per community policy.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and requests for care, with supervision by a licensed nurse.

Skills

Caregiving

English Proficiency

Communication

Resident Care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Vered of Encino is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to support residents in a licensed senior living community in Los Angeles, CA. You will assist with medication administration, prepare dosages, and document each interaction accurately.

This role requires reading and writing in English, ability to lift and transfer residents, and a caring approach to daily living activities, meals, and social engagement.