Medication Technician

Homewood Retirement Centers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading senior living services provider. As a Medication Technician at Homewood Retirement Centers, you will assist residents with their daily needs and ensure their dignity and independence. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including insurance options

Generous PTO program

Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified on the state registry as a Medication Technician within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 pounds of resident weight frequently.
• Strong organizational skills to perform sequential tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities under supervision.
• Administer and record medications per physician orders.
• Participate in planning of resident care as needed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Motivation to Work with Seniors

Education

Certified Medication Technician

CPR Certification

Licensed Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Join our mission

to Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

Homewood has been an industry leader since 1932 in providing senior living services. We are currently seeking kind, compassionate individuals who are ready & willing to serve others! We embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work, and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability. When you join our team, you will discover the satisfaction of knowing that your work makes a difference in your own life, and in the lives of others.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance options; plus, company contributions to your retirement after one year of service (AND...you don't have to contribute anything!)
• Generous PTO program with opportunities to opt out for additional compensation, or the option to trade in your PTO for cash
• Tuition reimbursement program, as well as career growth and promotional opportunities. We promote from within!

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary:

Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under the supervision of licensed staff. Administer and record medications as ordered by the physician, in accordance with certification regulations.

Essential Functions:

1. Treat all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
2. Comply with established policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
3. Assist with or provide personal hygiene care, including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs.
4. Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds as needed.
5. Support proper resident nutrition during meal and snack times.
6. Perform resident treatments as assigned by the Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice.
7. Accurately observe, record, and report changes in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse.
8. Actively participate in the planning of resident care.
9. Promote activities of daily living according to the resident’s service plan.
10. Conduct resident lifts and transfers according to the resident’s service plan and the Lift Free Program.
11. Prepare and administer oral, topical, and inhalant medications, recording administration in the resident’s medical record, and monitoring and reporting changes in condition related to medication administration.
12. Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Must be certified on the state registry as a Medication Technician within 120 days of employment.
2. Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to 30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift.
3. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
4. Strong organizational skills and ability to perform sequential tasks.
5. Motivation and desire to work with geriatric residents.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provide appropriate resident care.
7. CPR certification and basic First Aid preferred.
8. Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state where care is provided a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work on their feet constantly during an 8-hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the shift while performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition residents at least 25 times throughout the shift. Must be capable of quick and decisive reactions in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior during lifting, repositioning, or other direct contact situations. Must be able to physically transfer residents to safer locations in the event of a fire or other emergencies. Ability to perform sequential events/tasks efficiently.