Medication Tech

Pennant Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Retirement Village is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to join our care team. You will administer prescribed medications and treatments, observe effects, and document accurately in medication records to ensure safety and quality care for residents.

You will also support residents with daily living activities, encourage independence, and communicate observations to supervisory staff as part of our commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state regulations and facility requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification as required by state regulations.
• Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents needing assistance.
• Observes residents taking medications and notes effects or adverse reactions.
• Documents required information in residents' medication administration records.
• Communicates concerns or observations to Wellness Director, Coordinator, or designated staff.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.

Job description

Mountain View Retirement Village is currently seeking a Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

Celebration

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Customer Second (Employee First!)

Ownership

About the Opportunity

The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. Observes the resident taking the medication, notes effects including any unexpected or adverse effects, correctly documents the required information in the residents’ medication administration records, communicates any concerns or observations with the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator or designated personnel. The Medication Aide also supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

Critical Success Factors

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with the state’s regulatory requirements and facility requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification requirements according to state regulations.
• Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-supervising, self-motivating; willing to collaborate and work as a team member.
• Adaptable and flexible; highly organized with ability to manage multiple demands/tasks concurrently. Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.