Compassionate Medication Technician for Senior Living

Las Villas Del Norte; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Integral Senior Living in Escondido is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to provide hands-on care and support to residents in a home-like environment. You will assist with daily activities, monitor health changes, and respond to calls while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role includes medication observation, help with meals and mobility, and collaboration with nursing staff. Full-time on-site employment with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care Giver: Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Medication Tech duties: Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.

Skills

Certified Nurse's Aide

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Experience with seniors

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Integral Senior Living in Escondido is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to provide hands-on care and support to residents in a home-like environment. You will assist with daily activities, monitor health changes, and respond to calls while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role includes medication observation, help with meals and mobility, and collaboration with nursing staff. Full-time on-site employment with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.