Medication Aide / Med Tech — Safe, Precise Senior Care

Sunrise Senior Living; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity. The role emphasizes following the Six Rights, precise MAR/TAR documentation, and vigilant observation during and after medication passes.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid as required, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medication Administration certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or required per policy.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• 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

Medication administration

Documentation

Observation & assessment

Communication

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medication Administration certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity. The role emphasizes following the Six Rights, precise MAR/TAR documentation, and vigilant observation during and after medication passes.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid as required, and strong documentation and communication skills.