Medication Aide / Med Tech — Safe Senior Care Champion

Sunrise Senior Living; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

EAP & discounts

Paid time off

MyFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is hiring a Medication Aide/Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications safely, accurately, and with dignity. You will administer meds, follow the Six Rights, document in MAR/TAR in real time, and monitor residents during and after passes.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, infection control, and safe medication practices while supporting quality of life for seniors in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

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

CPR/First Aid

Documentation & communication

Senior care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is hiring a Medication Aide/Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications safely, accurately, and with dignity. You will administer meds, follow the Six Rights, document in MAR/TAR in real time, and monitor residents during and after passes.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, infection control, and safe medication practices while supporting quality of life for seniors in a compassionate environment.