Medication Technician

Lifesong Hospice; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Health insurance (Highmark Blue Shield

Vision and dental

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO with rollover

Paid holidays, birthday, and Personal

Life insurance and disability plans

Family and medical leave

Wellness reimbursement

$2 meals on campus

Job summary

Country Meadows Wyomissing campus is seeking a Medication Technician in a FT, 3pm-11pm role to manage medications and support residents in a home-like setting.

This position emphasizes on-the-job training, direct resident interaction, and opportunities for growth, with comprehensive benefits and scheduling that includes every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Current CPR and first aid preferred.
• Up-to-date medication certification preferred.
• Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and speak English for safe, effective job performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications and treatments, observing day-to-day condition.
• Provide social and emotional support while encouraging independence.
• Manage the medication cart with up-to-date supplies and quality control.
• Help residents with daily routines (bathing, dressing, toileting).

Skills

Direct care experience

Medication administration

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Do you have direct-care experience and are ready to advance your career? Country Meadows offers a unique training opportunity to become a Medication Technician. In this role, you will manage medications with our residents in a home-like setting, while forming relationships with them and contributing to their overall health.

Current Opportunities: 3pm-11pm FT (schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday)

Pay starts at $18.50/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans
• Engage with residents, getting to know them personally while administering medications and treatments, observing their day-to-day behavior and outlook and ensuring their comfort and overall positive well-being.
• Provide social and emotional support, while encouraging residents’ independence.
• Manage the medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.
• Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their routines (Bathing, Dressing, Toileting) throughout their day.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR and first aid preferred.
• Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Up-to-date medication certification requirements preferred.
• Highly organized skills.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

This position is located at our Wyomissing campus, in the Reading area.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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