Evening Medication Tech — Memory Care Resident Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere at Rio Rancho is hiring a Medication Tech for the evening shift (2pm–10pm) to administer medications and provide direct care to residents in memory care/assisted living.

You will pass meds under RN supervision, record in the EMR, monitor residents, and coordinate with nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers. CPR/First Aid and a Food Handler’s Card are required or obtainable, with a warm, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver and Medication Tech in memory care or assisted living.
• Ability to obtain/maintain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Genuine desire to improve quality of life for seniors; warm, patient, cheerful environment.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders, delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with facility policy.
• Administer accurately and timely.
• Record medications administered in the resident's record.
• Notify the pharmacy (or family when applicable) when medications need to be refilled.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Monitor and report any/all side effects of medications to the Director of Health Services.
• Obtain/provide shift report; record information to implement accurate changes to orders.
• Follow care plans related to medication administration based on each resident's needs.
• Assisting with medical appointments, communicating with healthcare providers, and advocating for residents' needs.
• Observing residents for health changes and reporting to medical professionals.
• Document changes in residents' status in EMR.
• Complete incident reports per policy.
• Perform delegated nursing services as assigned by the RN.
• Participate in in-service education.
• Report changes in resident conditions promptly.
• Follow directions and perform duties professionally.
• Ensure resident safety under supervision.

Skills

Caregiver experience (Memory Care)

Medication Tech experience

Memory Care / Assisted Living

CPR/First Aid certification (obtain)

Food Handler Card (obtain)

EMR documentation

People skills (friendly, professional)

Job description

Avamere at Rio Rancho is hiring a Medication Tech for the evening shift (2pm–10pm) to administer medications and provide direct care to residents in memory care/assisted living.

You will pass meds under RN supervision, record in the EMR, monitor residents, and coordinate with nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers. CPR/First Aid and a Food Handler’s Card are required or obtainable, with a warm, professional demeanor.