Evening/Night Medication Technician — Growth, PTO & 401(k)

Artis Senior Living of Palm Coast; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO first year

401k plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Artis Senior Living of Palm Coast is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to join our care team on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am). Starting pay is $16 per hour, with every other weekend required.

You will administer medications, monitor resident status, and support daily activities to ensure resident safety and comfort. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, paid holidays, 3 weeks PTO, 401k with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• RMP certificate preferred.
• CNA, Caregiver, or Home Health Aide certification is preferred, but not required.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by State.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer and record the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observe, document, and effectively communicate changes in resident status to nurses and/or administration that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Monitor medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Store medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Routinely inspect, clean and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Report any equipment or supply issues to the Licensed Nurse for correction or repair.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, grooming, and eating according to their individual service plan. Assist with transportation to dining room for meal service and/or to Program Services programs within the community. Assist with personal and household chores such as tidying up rooms, errands, delivering mail and newspaper.
• May provide transportation to medical appointments outside of the community, with pre-approved authorization.
• Answer resident call signals promptly. Offer comfort and support, emotionally and physically.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Medication Partner (RMP) certificate

CNA / Caregiver / Home Health Aide certification

Continuing education credits as required by State

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Artis Senior Living of Palm Coast is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to join our care team on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am). Starting pay is $16 per hour, with every other weekend required.

You will administer medications, monitor resident status, and support daily activities to ensure resident safety and comfort. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, paid holidays, 3 weeks PTO, 401k with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.