Medication Technician

Socket.dev; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meal per shift

Healthcare Benefits (Vision & Dental)

Matching 401k (Full-time)

Paid Time Off

Rewards and Bonus Opportunities

Continuous Training and Growth

Job summary

Kisco Senior Living is hiring a Medication Technician for BridgePoint at Los Altos. The role includes administering medications, assisting residents with daily activities, and coordinating treatments to support resident well-being.

Shifts include weekends with a rotating schedule. Competitive pay with a $1,000 hiring bonus and benefits for full-time staff. Emphasis on safety, dignity, and high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate and have completed a Nursing Assistant course (state approved, if required).
• First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulations for monitoring and licensing of the residence.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Observe residents for changes in condition and report promptly.
• Provide medication setup and assistance.
• Log medications from pharmacies and verify orders.
• Track vital signs, weight, diabetes testing, and mobility with residents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and follow company policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Medication Technician @ BridgePoint at Los Altos administers resident medication or assist residents with self-administration of medication and coordinate treatments to residents. Provide assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.

Shifts Available | Saturday, Monday, & Tuesday, 6am-2:30pm + Sunday, 2pm-10:30pm

Pay range: $25-27/hr

Hiring bonus: $1,000

What will I do every day?

• Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to Care Services Director, Resident
• Care Coordinator (RCC)/Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or appropriate physician
• Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find an appropriate associate to assist
• Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Document and report changes of condition and use company forms for resident care documentation
• Provide medication set up and assistance
• Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns immediately
• Track all medications and re-order as needed
• Perform the following tasks with residents: track vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection (if state allowed), ambulation, and general activities
• Follow all regulatory and company policies regarding the destruction of medications as identified by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director
• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the resident’s physician
• Familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications
• Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs
• Work toward maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety
• Assist resident assistants as needed and whenever primary tasks are completed
• Track supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director or RCC/DCC
• Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Support continuous improvement
• Adhere to all regulations, laws and Kisco standards, including the Associate Handbook
• Understand and support the community sales process
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Bring a smile to work every day
• Be a great team player
• Be a high school graduate
• Nursing Assistant course (State approved, if required)

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

• Must be 21 years of age (or meet state requirements)
• Have current First Aid and CPR certification
• Have completed the required training, and/or certification (according to state) for assisting with medications
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent regulations with monitoring and licensing of the residence
• Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer