Medication Tech

Award Care at Beneva Villas; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Award Care at Beneva Villas is hiring Medication Techs to support residents in daily living and medication supervision. You will assist with bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, and provide safe, compassionate care in a residential setting.

Responsibilities include supervising meds and insulin care, monitoring health and wellbeing, documenting changes, and promoting activities. A state-mpecified Medication Tech Training and a high school diploma are required, along with excellent communication

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Complete state required Medication Technician Training.
• Ability to read and communicate at needed level.
• Ability to treat seniors with dignity and respect.
• Friendly, congenial communication with clients.
• Complete new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility).
• Supervise residents with prescribed medication.
• Supervise finger sticks for insulin testing and injections; assist with oxygen and ostomies.
• Encourage participation in activities and promote engagement.
• Monitor health, safety, and wellbeing of residents.
• Document changes in residents' status and needs.
• Maintain a safe environment and report concerns to supervisor.
• Respond to emergencies with first-aid and arrange medical follow-up.
• Practice safety with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils.
• Promote teamwork in service delivery to residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Dignity and respect

Friendly manner

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medication Technician Training (state required)

Job description

Award Care is looking for Medication Techs to join our family!

We invest and empower our Medication Techs for upward movement within the company and in their career. We appreciate our employees and reward them for working hard.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility.

• Supervise residents with prescribed medication.

• Supervise finger sticks for insulin testing; and insulin injections. Assist residents with oxygen, ostomies and other medical problems as outlined in the support plan.

• Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.

• Monitor health, safety and wellbeing of the residents.

• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointment, etc.

• Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.

• Report concerns about residents to supervisor and co-workers.

• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.

• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.

• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

• Must be 18 years of age.

• May have to attend and successfully complete state required Medication Technician Training.

• Ability to read and communicate at an adequate level to essential job duties.

• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.

• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.

• Caregivers must complete our new hire orientation.

About the Company

We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our "people first" philosophy.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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