Medication Technician Assisted Living and Memory Care

Senior Living at The Greens; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living seeks a Medication Technician for the The Greens community in St. Augustine, Florida. This role supports Assisted Living and Memory Care residents, administering medications and documenting accurately.

Shift options include two day shifts (7AM–7PM) and one night shift (7PM–7AM). Training provided; high school diploma preferred; English proficiency required; prior elder-care experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Experience in elder care preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments per schedule and protocol.
• Maintains medication records and resident charts with accuracy.
• Notifies appropriate staff of changes in resident condition and assists with care needs.
• Keeps Med room and Med cart organized and stocked; assists with equipment as directed.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Medication Administration

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Medication Technician for the Senior Living at The Greens community located in St. Augustine, FL.We are looking for Medication Technicians to work in both our Assisted Living and Memory Care units.We currently have the following Shifts and Schedules available for this position:2 openings for Day Shift - 7AM to 7PM1 opening for NOC/Night shift - 7PM to 7AMFrontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.The Medication Technician is responsible for all duties related to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents. This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. The Medication Technician position requires a responsible demeanor, caring nature and ability to contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocolMaintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s informationNotifies Resident Care Coordinator /Executive Director/RN of resident changes of conditionAssists with monthly medication records as neededMaintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cartHas knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-Pap, Nebulizer, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheelchair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator /RNCapable of taking accurate vital signs and weightsFill-in for the receptionist as directed by Executive Director/Resident Care CoordinatorFill in for a caregiver when neededCapable of assisting in care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 poundsWork as manager on duty as directed by Executive Director/ Resident Care CoordinatorKeep current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration skillsPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management staffFrontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.comEqual Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free WorkplaceOther Requirements:High school graduate preferredProficiency in English requiredAttends in-services monthly required for positionHas familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. We are willing to train!