Medication Technician

Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A senior living facility in Moscow, ID, is seeking a passionate Medication Technician for full-time and part-time Night Shifts. The role involves medication administration, assisting residents with daily living activities, and ensuring cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma, Medication Technician Certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay ranges from $16 to $20 per hour along with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Medication Technician Certification is mandatory.
• 1+ years of experience working with the elderly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and administer medications to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living and meal preparations.
• Maintain cleanliness in the living and work areas.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Medication Technician Certification

Job description

Description

shift differential available for Night Shift

We are looking for passionate individuals who understand the challenges of taking care of the elderly and creating connections with our wonderful residents. We have a family atmosphere, and serve our residents with compassion, dignity, and respect.

We currently have openings available for full-time and/or part-time Night Shift.

Medication Technician Job Summary

We have openings for a Medication Technician at Paradise Creek of Olympus Living. This position provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards and procedures. This includes activities such as maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, transferring, repositioning and walking, monitoring self-administration of medications and may administer medications with proper training.

Medication Assistants will also assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks to residents following orders, standards and regulations. They will clean resident laundry, as well as resident rooms and bathrooms, work areas and other public areas.

Medication Technician Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Certified Nursing Aide License (Not a must, but a plus! We do encourage furthering education!)
• Medication Technician Certification (Required) **Ask about our Medication Assistance reimbursement program!
• CPR/First Aid (Required) **Reimbursable
• 1+ years working with the elderly (Preferred)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must pass a background check

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16 - $20 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shifts
• Night Shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate

• Moscow, ID 83843: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.00 - $20 per hour

Healthcare setting

• Assisted living facility