Medication Aide: Safe, Accurate Senior Care Champion

SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING SERVICES INC; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program / Discount

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech in New Jersey to ensure residents receive medications safely and with dignity. You will administer meds, maintain accurate MAR/TAR records, observe residents, and report changes promptly while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR and First Aid certifications, and prior senior care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Medication Administration certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills desired.
• 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Administration certification

CPR certification

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. You will administer meds, maintain accurate MAR/TAR records, observe residents, and report changes promptly while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR and First Aid certifications, and prior senior care experience is preferred.