Medication Aide & Dementia Care Technician

Glen Park Senior Living; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Park Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician to assist elderly residents with daily living activities within the care facility in Glendale, CA. The role involves supporting residents, managing medications, and helping with meals and activities.

Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining records, and participating in ongoing in-service training. Training on dementia care and IPP progression is provided to support specialized resident needs.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Six months of prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Able to pass a physical exam and a criminal record review.
• Current training in first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Supportive Care function which assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Order medications, dispense medications, and maintain medication administration records.
• Assist with serving meals at mealtimes and snacks at snack time.
• Assist with Activities Program.
• Attend monthly in-service provided by the facility- one hour a month, twelve hours per year.
• Maintain current first aid and CPR
• Receive special training on caring for residents with dementia.
• Receive special training on caring for residents with developmental disabilities which includes Program Design, the Individual Program Plan (IPP), and recording progress toward the IPP goals

Skills

Personal energy

Active listening

Medical terminology

Job description

Glen Park Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician to assist elderly residents with daily living activities within the care facility in Glendale, CA. The role involves supporting residents, managing medications, and helping with meals and activities.

Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining records, and participating in ongoing in-service training. Training on dementia care and IPP progression is provided to support specialized resident needs.