Medication Aide / Med Tech — Safe, Precise Senior Care

Sunrise Senior Living; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,692 - 32,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistant Program / Discount

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and/or

Holiday pay

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Alexandria, VA is hiring a Medication Aide/Med Tech to administer medications and treatments safely and with dignity. You will follow physician orders, document in real time, observe residents, and report concerns promptly while maintaining infection control standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR and First Aid, and strong documentation and communication skills. Prior senior care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medication Administration certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications 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.

Skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Administration certification

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Alexandria, VA is hiring a Medication Aide/Med Tech to administer medications and treatments safely and with dignity. You will follow physician orders, document in real time, observe residents, and report concerns promptly while maintaining infection control standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR and First Aid, and strong documentation and communication skills. Prior senior care experience is preferred.