Med Tech: Safe Medication Care for Seniors

Sunrise Senior Living; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off (PTO)

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech in New Jersey to ensure residents receive medications safely and with dignity. The role involves administering meds, documenting accurately, observing residents, and adhering to infection control and safety standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, and CPR/First Aid. Senior care experience is preferred; benefits and growth opportunities are highlighted, with a pay range of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medication Administration certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills required.
• Senior care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Document in MAR/TAR accurately and in real time.
• Observe residents during and after medication passes.
• Monitor symptoms and administer medications as ordered for symptom relief.
• Report refusals or concerns promptly.
• Complete narcotic counts per policy.
• Maintain clean, organized medication carts and rooms.
• Follow infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Medication administration

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech in New Jersey to ensure residents receive medications safely and with dignity. The role involves administering meds, documenting accurately, observing residents, and adhering to infection control and safety standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, and CPR/First Aid. Senior care experience is preferred; benefits and growth opportunities are highlighted, with a pay range of