Compassionate Medication Technician for Senior Care

Capistrano Senior Living; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Capistrano Senior Living in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications to residents and assist with daily care routines. You will work as part of a caring team to support residents in a warm, respectful environment.

The position requires Med Tech training, a high school diploma, and a CPR certificate or ability to obtain one, with prior experience in long-term care or home care preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Med Tech training program.
• Minimum of six months’ experience in long term care, home care, or a related field, preferably as a Med Tech.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain one.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• English language proficiency (read, write, and speak).

Responsibilities

• Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to resident service plan within the scope of practice of certification or licensure.
• Responds to resident needs, pendant calls, and other community alarms in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates empathy and develops caring rapport with residents.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and timely.
• Communicates change of condition in any resident to nursing in a timely and effective manner.
• Demonstrates behavior, which maintains and respects resident rights and promotes independence, regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, sexual preference, and disease process.
• Addresses individual behavioral needs of the resident and demonstrates the ability to identify psychosocial needs.
• Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills – prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance
• Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately
• Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed.
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays
• Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals, activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Med Tech training program

Job description

Capistrano Senior Living in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications to residents and assist with daily care routines. You will work as part of a caring team to support residents in a warm, respectful environment.

The position requires Med Tech training, a high school diploma, and a CPR certificate or ability to obtain one, with prior experience in long-term care or home care preferred.