Compassionate Medication Technician - 2nd Shift

Benchmark-Senior-Living; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Technician for the 2nd shift on a part-time basis at our Warwick community. The role focuses on accurate medication administration, resident monitoring, and clear communication with the Resident Care Director to ensure safe care in a warm, home-like setting.

You will complete state-approved training and quarterly competency reviews, maintain MAR documentation, and participate in safeguarding residents from abuse or neglect

Qualifications

• Must have state Medication Technician License and competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration.
• Successfully complete medication technician competency review (as supervised by RN / RCD) quarterly.
• CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• The Medication Technician must complete a state approved training course in drug administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion.
• Med-Techs will be evaluated on their competency by the RCD each quarter.
• Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
• High School education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD).
• Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD.
• Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.
• Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of prn meds.
• Responsible for documentation on prn meds and affect.
• Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School education preferred

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Technician for the 2nd shift on a part-time basis at our Warwick community. The role focuses on accurate medication administration, resident monitoring, and clear communication with the Resident Care Director to ensure safe care in a warm, home-like setting.

You will complete state-approved training and quarterly competency reviews, maintain MAR documentation, and participate in safeguarding residents from abuse or neglect