Med Tech – Compassionate Senior Living Medication Aide

Monarch Communities®; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem available

Job summary

Monarch Communities Senior Living seeks a Med Tech to provide quality care to residents under supervision of the RN/LPN. Responsibilities include medication administration per care plans and physician orders, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity.

The role requires completion of Medication Technician training, NJ CNA or HHA license, and weekend/holiday availability. Per diem options available; hourly rate $26-$28.

Qualifications

• Medication Technician training completed and competency testing.
• Ability to perform medication administration per State Regulations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Observes and reports changes in residents' condition to Supervisor.
• Knowledge of HIPAA policies.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six months experience with seniors in Personal Care, Home Health, Hospital, or Long-Term Care.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer and/or assist with self-administration of prescribed medication to resident and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN
• Complete required annual medication training
• Provide resident care to ensure care needs are met according to the resident’s care plan
• Maintain medical records and written documentation assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the deliver of services to them

Skills

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Observation & reporting

Care plan adherence

Education

Medication Technician training

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Monarch Communities Senior Living seeks a Med Tech to provide quality care to residents under supervision of the RN/LPN. Responsibilities include medication administration per care plans and physician orders, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity.

The role requires completion of Medication Technician training, NJ CNA or HHA license, and weekend/holiday availability. Per diem options available; hourly rate $26-$28.