Medication Care Manager – Senior Living

Live Well Homecare; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to administer medications in a senior living environment with accuracy and dignity. You will follow physician orders, adhere to the Six Rights, document in MAR/TAR in real time, and monitor residents for symptoms or refusals.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong written and verbal communication. Prior senior care experience is preferred; on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and age 18+
• Medication Administration certification
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Preferred experience in senior care

Responsibilities

• Ensure medication safety and accuracy
• Observe residents during and after medication passes
• Identify health changes early and report concerns
• Maintain clean medication carts and rooms
• Complete narcotic counts according to policy

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication skills

Senior care experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MAR/TAR documentation system

Job description

Role Overview

The Medication Aide/Med Tech ensures residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity in a senior living environment. Their primary responsibilities include administering medications per physician orders, following the Six Rights of Medication Administration, and documenting accurately in MAR/TAR in real time. They observe residents during and after medication passes, monitor symptoms, and report any concerns or refusals promptly. The role involves maintaining clean medication carts and rooms, adhering to infection control and safety standards, and completing narcotic counts according to policy.

Role Overview

The Medication Aide/Med Tech ensures residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity in a senior living environment. Their primary responsibilities include administering medications per physician orders, following the Six Rights of Medication Administration, and documenting accurately in MAR/TAR in real time. They observe residents during and after medication passes, monitor symptoms, and report any concerns or refusals promptly. The role involves maintaining clean medication carts and rooms, adhering to infection control and safety standards, and completing narcotic counts according to policy.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED and age 18+
• Medication Administration certification
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Preferred experience in senior care

Key Duties:

Ensure medication safety, identify health changes early, and uphold regulatory compliance to protect resident safety through attention to detail and proper procedures.