Evening Medication Tech - Memory Care

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 6

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

Health Savings Account

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Full-time Evening Shift Medication Tech/Caregiver (2pm-10pm). Various schedules including weekends, with the location at Avamere at Rio Rancho.

You will pass/record medications under RN supervision and help residents with daily needs. Candidates should have caregiver experience in memory care or assisted living, plus CPR/First Aid certification, a Food Handler's Card, and EMR documentation experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver and medication tech in memory care or assisted living.
• Ability to obtain/maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor.
• Genuine desire to improve seniors' quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Administer accurately and timely.
• Record medications in resident records.
• Notify pharmacy or family for refills.
• Maintain a clean medication cart/room.
• Monitor for side effects and report to Director of Health Services.
• Document changes in residents' status in the EMR.
• Follow care plans based on resident needs.
• Assist with medical appointments and advocate for residents.
• Observe residents and report health changes.
• Complete incident reports per policy.
• Perform delegated nursing tasks as assigned.
• Participate in in-service education.
• Report changes promptly to DHS.
• Follow directions and perform duties professionally.
• Ensure resident safety and cooperate with staff.
• Assist new employees in following policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Memory Care

CPR First Aid

Food Handler

EMR documentation

18+ years

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Handler's Card

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Full-time Evening Shift Medication Tech/Caregiver (2pm-10pm). Various schedules including weekends, with the location at Avamere at Rio Rancho.

You will pass/record medications under RN supervision and help residents with daily needs. Candidates should have caregiver experience in memory care or assisted living, plus CPR/First Aid certification, a Food Handler's Card, and EMR documentation experience.