Medication Technician

Trustwell Living, LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Every other weekend off

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide to support residents with medications and daily care. The role requires accurate documentation, adherence to care plans, and maintaining safety and confidentiality in a resident-centered environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, compliance with regulations, and participation in ongoing training, with a focus on dignity and respect for residents. Travel or extra shifts may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license.
• 18-24 months experience in a similar position.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by physician(s).
• Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation and community protocols.
• Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
• Maintains order and cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records (vital signs, weight, measurements) and observe/report skin breakdowns.
• Review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; record charting entries and report incidents.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; comply with Residents' Rights.
• Assist in proper admission, transfer and discharge; inventory possessions and report defective equipment.
• Follow Universal Precautions and infections control, safety rules; ensure cleanliness of rooms; maintain restraints records.
• Attend orientation, training, and staff meetings.
• Any other tasks as deemed by management.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

QMA license

Qualified Medication Aide program

Job description

At Trustwell Living, we understand that to provide optimal care for our residents, it is essential that employee performance is supported. We offer a fun, safe, and caring work environment where purpose and positivity are valued.

• We offer full medical benefits to all Full and Part time employees
• Substantial Paid Time Off for all Full Time employees
• Flexible schedule with every other weekend off

We strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve by cultivating a team of passionate, driven individuals to achieve our mission of person-centered care.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
• Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program.
• Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
• Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight, and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Residents' Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to supervisor.
• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.
• Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents' rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities, and staff meeting.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as deemed by management.

Training And Experience

Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license. 18 - 24 months experience in a similar position, CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

Education

Attendance at mandatory in-service training. Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.