Lead Certified Medication Aide

Senior Lifestyle; South Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 2,479,680 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in New York is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to safely administer prescribed medications and treatments per MAR/TAR, while delivering personal and nursing care to residents. You will assist with ADLs, dining, and daily activities in a supportive community.

Responsibilities include medication verification, regulatory compliance, MAR updates, and collaboration with licensed nurses to ensure compassionate, high‑quality care. Previous senior living experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• State-required Medication Technician certification where applicable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and safety-check self-administered medications per MAR/TAR.
• Count and document narcotics with approved personnel; report discrepancies.
• Order medications and notify if supply falls below 7 days.
• Notify supervisor if supply falls below 2 days and not received.
• Receive, verify, and store medications per pharmacy label and MAR.
• Maintain proper storage of medications, lotions, and liquids separately.
• Date all vials at opening and track shelf-life per protocol.
• Weekly inspections to remove expired medications.
• Verify MARs at changeover and report discrepancies.
• Remove discontinued meds from cart and hand to supervisor.
• Provide personal and general nursing care (ADLs, vitals).
• Document in daily log; assist residents and respond to needs.
• Answer calls, supervise other clinical staff as needed.
• Daily and weekly med cart cleaning and restocking.
• Attend staff training and in-services; maintain medical records within 48 hrs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Technician certification (state dependent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position is responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.

Job Description

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Supervise and direct other clinical staff as needed.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in‑services.
• Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty‑eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (PÃ¥) and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Years of Experience: 1+ months of experience
Type of Experience: Senior Living preferred
Special Certifications: Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations
Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations. Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Skills and Ability:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

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