Medication Technician

Ridgeview Health Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Commuter Reimbursement

Job summary

Ridgeview Health Center in Kentucky seeks a dedicated Medication Technician to assist residents with medications under supervision. You will safely prepare and document medications, support daily living activities, and help maintain resident independence.

We offer a sign-on bonus of $500, starting pay at $22.50 per hour, comprehensive benefits (PTO, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life), a 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, student or equivalent.
• Completion of required RCFE training as Medication Technician.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience as a caregiver in a facility or in-home caregiving.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Legally Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• The Medication Technician assists resident with medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Safely prepares and aides with resident self-administration of medications.
• Maintains accurate medication documentation and records.
• Guides the resident in maintaining daily activities while preserving independence.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.

Skills

RCFE training

First Aid CPR

English proficiency

Caregiver experience

Lifting technique

Work authorization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Medication Technician Sign On Bonus: $500

• Starting at $22.50
• LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment.
• Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Talent development reviews and growth opportunities.
• Commuter Reimbursement.

The Medication Technician assists resident with medications under supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists by performing routine resident related care duties and activities of daily living.

• The Medication Aide accepts, accounts and documents all new medications brought into the facility. Safely prepares and aides with resident self-administration of medications. Maintains accurate medication documentation and records.
• Guides the resident in maintaining his/her schedule of daily activities, while maintaining the resident’s sense of independence. Individualizes care and assistance provided to each resident depending on level of functioning.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising. Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why you’ll love Ridgeview:

Ridgeview is our newly constructed 5-star CMS rated health center providing living options in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care.

Ridgeview uses state of the art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital.

Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on training and provide tuition assistance as well as some scholarships. We survey our employees annually and listen to feedback to make changes to ensure the best work environment.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

• High school graduate, student or equivalent.
• Completion of required RCFE training as Medication Technician
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience as a caregiver in a facility or in-home caregiving
• Knowledge and practice of safe lifting and back care techniques
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Minimum one-year experience preferred as Medication Technician
• Legally Authorized to work in the United States

Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.