Medication Technician

Sagora Senior Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid telemedicine

On-Demand Pay

Discount and rewards program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 2%

Paid time off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Meal Tickets Discount

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Med Tech to join our team at Landon Ridge Kingwood, Houston area. Med Techs administer and dispense medications, provide personal care, and assist residents to maintain wellbeing and independence, under nurse supervision.

CMA certification is optional as training is provided, and we offer a Great Place to Work culture. Join a team dedicated to Residents First and a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within Sagora's communities.

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience passing meds in a retirement community setting preferred.
• CMA certification is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Administer and accurately record medications as prescribed by a resident's physician under nurse supervision.
• Obtain, record, and report resident vital signs.
• Manage supply of medications and ensure proper storage and accounting.
• Care for residents' personal needs, safety and comfort, including activities of daily living.
• Assist with dining, wardrobe, hygiene, mobility and related daily tasks.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition and status.

Skills

English proficiency

Caring demeanor

Organized

Multitask

Job description

Med Tech

Are you a compassionate and dependable individual who is looking for a career that means something? Do you have a passion for serving others and a desire to know you are making a difference? If so, we have a position for you! Sagora Senior Living is in search of a caring and hard-working Med Tech to join our team! Med Techs administer and dispense medication, provide personal care, and assist our residents by prioritizing their well-being and ensuring they maintain their dignity and independence. CMA certification is optional as training and delegation are provided. Are you up for the challenge? Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Core Values

Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

Community Name: Landon Ridge Kingwood

Address: 24025 Kingwood Pl Dr.

Phone number: [phone]

Status: PRN

What does a Med Tech at Sagora do?

• Administer and accurately record administration of medications as prescribed by a resident's physician(s) in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal guidelines under supervision of a nurse
• Obtain, record, and report resident vital signs
• Manage supply of medications
• Provide accounting for all medications ordered, received, stored, and administered
• Care for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of our residents
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including wardrobe, personal hygiene, and mobility
• Aid in daily tasks such as housekeeping, use of telephone, laundry, transportation, and mail delivery
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition and status
• Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents
• Assist in dining including escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up

What do you need to be a Med Tech?

• Six months of work experience passing meds in a retirement community setting is preferred
• CMA certification is a plus, but not required
• Candidate must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English
• The ideal candidate will be caring, organized, and able to multi-task

Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.