Medication & Resident Care Technician (CNA/NAR)

Prestige Senior Living; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care. You will support daily living activities, assist with housekeeping, laundry, and other chores while promoting residents' dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include operating the medication room, processing orders, administering medications, coordinating with pharmacies, maintaining records, and participating in training to ensure compliance with state regulations and company

Qualifications

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.
• Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
• Must have word processing skills.
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.
• Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.
• Reports all medication errors per policy.
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.

Skills

Personal care experience

Medication pass certification

CPR Certification

First Aid training

Food Handlers permit

Word processing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care. You will support daily living activities, assist with housekeeping, laundry, and other chores while promoting residents' dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include operating the medication room, processing orders, administering medications, coordinating with pharmacies, maintaining records, and participating in training to ensure compliance with state regulations and company