Medication Tech

Award Care; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Award Care is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to assist residents with daily living activities in a care setting. You will supervise medication administration and insulin-related tasks, monitor health, and document changes in status.

Applicants should be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, and complete required state training or orientation. The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and teamwork in providing high-quality elder care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Medication Technician Training may be required by state.
• Ability to read and communicate at an adequate level.
• Ability to care for seniors with dignity and respect.
• Caregivers must complete new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility).
• Supervise residents with prescribed medication and insulin-related tasks.
• Monitor health, safety, and wellbeing of residents.
• Document changes in residents' status and needs.
• Report concerns to supervisor and coworkers; respond to emergencies.
• Promote teamwork and safe environment for residents.

Skills

Reading skills

Communication with clients

Respectful care

Orientation completion

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medication Technician Training

Job description

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. #healthcarefl

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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