Compassionate Medication Technician – Senior Living

American House Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

Beach House Senior Living in Jacksonville, FL, part of AgeWell Senior Living, seeks compassionate Medication Technician Assistants. Multiple shifts available to support residents with daily medication administration and related care under RN/LPN supervision.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, retirement plan with company match, and generous PTO. Join a Great Place to Work team recognized for years of service.

Qualifications

• Authorization by the applicable state governing authority to assist or administer medication.
• Meet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines.
• Preferably experience in medication assistance with older adults.
• Experienced and interested in working with older adults.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly and cheerful personality.

Responsibilities

• Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under supervision.
• Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record details on forms.
• Present medication to residents and observe ingestion or other application.
• Take vital signs or observe residents and report unusual reactions.
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested.
• Adhere to community medication policies.
• Administers or assists with medication via oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal routes per guidelines.
• May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy and restock inventory.
• Complete required annual medication training.
• Provide personal care with compassion and understanding.
• Provide bed baths and assist with mobility and hygiene as directed.
• Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
• Maintain accurate and complete record of care provided.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Beach House Senior Living in Jacksonville, FL, part of AgeWell Senior Living, seeks compassionate Medication Technician Assistants. Multiple shifts available to support residents with daily medication administration and related care under RN/LPN supervision.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, retirement plan with company match, and generous PTO. Join a Great Place to Work team recognized for years of service.