Evening Med Tech

Merrill Gardens; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Paid time off

Free daily meal

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Job summary

Merrill Gardens in New Bern, NC is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician for the evening shift from 11pm to 7am to support residents on their wellness journey and maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

You will administer or assist with medications, monitor residents for changes, help with activities of daily living, maintain accurate MAR records, and collaborate with the nursing team to ensure safe, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active CNA license, Nurse Aide Registry status, or equivalent credential required.
• Medication Technician certification or ability to obtain certification within state timelines.
• Minimum of two years caregiving experience or active CNA licensure.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Administering or assisting with medications according to physician orders and state regulations.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive condition and report concerns to nursing leadership.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, dining, personal care).
• Maintain medication security, complete counts, and follow MAR procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and follow safety and infection control protocols.
• Support resident engagement, independence, dignity, and quality of life through person-centered care.
• Collaborate with team members, residents, families, and healthcare partners to ensure care and service.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, dining service, resident escorts, and other community tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active CNA license or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

MAR documentation system

Job description

Evening Shift: 11pm - 7am

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting residents on their wellness journey while helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently accepting applications for a Medication Technician to support residents within our beautiful community.

Med Tech

Evening Shift: 11pm - 7am

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting residents on their wellness journey while helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently accepting applications for a Medication Technician to support residents within our beautiful community.
If you are a compassionate, dependable, and service-oriented individual who genuinely enjoys caring for others, we would love the opportunity to speak with you.
Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full-time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days
• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

We offer our part-time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

Our Med Techs are responsible for:

• Administering or assisting with medications according to physician orders and state regulations while maintaining accurate documentation in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Monitoring residents for changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive condition and reporting concerns to nursing leadership
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, dining, and personal care needs
• Maintaining medication security, completing required medication counts, and following established medication management procedures
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and following safety, infection control, and resident care protocols
• Supporting resident engagement, independence, dignity, and quality of life through person-centered care
• Collaborating with team members, residents, families, and healthcare partners to ensure exceptional care and service
• Assisting with housekeeping, laundry, dining service, resident escorts, and other community support tasks as needed
• Maintaining accurate documentation and complying with company policies and state regulations

If you are someone with:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Active CNA license, Nurse Aide Registry status, Medical Assistant certification, or equivalent state-required credential required
• Medication Technician certification or ability to obtain required certification within state-regulated timeframes
• Minimum of two years of caregiving experience or active CNA licensure required
• Previous Medication Technician experience preferred
• Experience working with seniors, including memory care residents, preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate documentation

Physical Requirements:

This role requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and assisting residents with mobility and activities of daily living. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.