Medication Technician / Caregiver

Columbia Cottage; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday double-time pay

401(k) with employer match

Dental and Vision

Medical insurance

Company-paid life insurance (FT Elig)

Voluntary benefits (disability, etc)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Columbia Cottage in Collegeville, PA is hiring Medication Technicians / Caregivers who are passionate about improving the quality of life for seniors. The starting pay is $19/hour with benefits, with options for full-time or part-time schedules and flexible hours.

Join a team that values compassionate care, reliability, and teamwork. You will administer medications, support residents, and monitor health in a warm, home-like setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medication Technician certification is required.
• Diabetes training is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Experience in assisted living, senior care, or healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders.
• Assist residents with taking medications safely and effectively.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Document all medication administration in MAR accurately.
• Obtain vital signs, blood glucose, and other ordered measurements.
• Provide encouragement, education, and emotional support to residents.
• Deliver hands‑on care and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Vital signs monitoring

MAR documentation

Patient education

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medication Technician certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Diabetes training

Job description

Medication Technician / Caregiver - Starting at $19/hr + Benefits

Columbia Cottage – Collegeville, PA

Starting Pay: $19.00/hour + Shift Differentials

Full-time and Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling

Join a Team That Truly Cares

Columbia Cottage is looking for experienced Medication Technicians / Caregivers who are passionate about improving the quality of life for seniors. If you're compassionate, dependable, and thrive in a supportive, uplifting environment, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer

• $19.00/hour starting rate
• Holiday double-time pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental and Vision
• Medical insurance and Company-paid life insurance (FT Eligible)
• Voluntary benefits (disability, accident, critical illness) (FT eligible)
• Paid vacation

Available Shifts

• Day 6:00am-2:30pm
• Evening 2:00pm-10:30pm
• Night 11:00pm-7:30am

All positions include every other weekend and holiday requirement unless otherwise noted

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders
• Assist residents with taking medications safely and effectively
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and side effects
• Document all medication administration in MAR accurately
• Obtain vital signs, blood glucose, and other ordered measurements
• Provide encouragement, education, and emotional support to residents
• Deliver hands‑on care and assist with daily living activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Medication Technician certification (required)
• Diabetes training
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience in assisted living, senior care, or healthcare

About Columbia Cottage

Columbia Cottage is a premier assisted living community offering multiple levels of care in a warm, home-like setting. Our team is dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care while building meaningful relationships with residents. We believe our employees are the heart of our success and offer strong pay, excellent benefits, and growth opportunities.