Med Tech

Viva Senior Living; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in Mantua Township, NJ, seeks a Resident Medication Associate to support residents with medication administration under state regulations. You will work closely with health care teams to ensure safe, compliant medication delivery and compassionate resident care.

The role requires certification as a Medication Technician per state regulations, knowledge of state medication techniques, and a high school diploma or GED, along with proficient English communication and a

Qualifications

• Certification as Medication Technician per State regulations.
• Knowledge of state medication techniques.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication administration to residents in accordance with state regulations and facility policy.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures and attend to residents' needs with compassion.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with attendance policies.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Care teams to ensure safe medication practices.

Skills

Medication Administration

English Proficiency

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Resident Medication Associate

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director / Wellness Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Must have successfully completed course work and examinations to obtain certification as a Medication Technician per State regulations.
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must complete required continued education and maintain certification per State regulations.
• Must possess knowledge of state medication techniques.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.