Evening Med Tech: Compassionate Senior Care

Merrill Gardens; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free daily meal

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is hiring a Med Tech for the Evening Shift (11pm–7am) to support residents in a senior living community. The role focuses on safe medication administration, daily living assistance, and collaboration with nursing leadership to maintain quality of life.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, plus EAP, PTO, daily meals, and retirement savings options. Matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, disability coverage, and other perks support career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administering or assisting with medications according to physician orders and state regulations while maintaining MAR documentation.
• Monitoring residents for changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive condition and reporting concerns to nursing leadership.
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, dining, personal care.
• Maintaining medication security, counts, and procedures.
• Responding to emergencies and following safety and care protocols.
• Supporting resident engagement, independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• Collaborating with team members, residents, families, and healthcare partners.
• Assisting with housekeeping, laundry, dining service, resident escorts, and other tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA license / Nurse Aide Registry

Medication Technician certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Merrill Gardens is hiring a Med Tech for the Evening Shift (11pm–7am) to support residents in a senior living community. The role focuses on safe medication administration, daily living assistance, and collaboration with nursing leadership to maintain quality of life.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, plus EAP, PTO, daily meals, and retirement savings options. Matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, disability coverage, and other perks support career growth.