Medication Technician / Caregiver

Columbia Cottage; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in assisted living is seeking dedicated Medication Technicians/Caregivers to enhance the quality of life for seniors. This role offers a supportive work environment with flexible schedules and competitive wages. Your responsibilities will include preparing medications, assisting residents, and monitoring their health. Join a compassionate team that values each member's contributions and provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If you're motivated to make a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Benefits

Double-time for Working Holidays

Earned Wage Access

401(k) Match

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a high school diploma and certification in medication administration.
• Experience in caregiving and assisting residents with medications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist residents with medications as per physician orders.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and provide education.
• Record keeping on medication administration records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Prioritization

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medication Technician Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Diabetes Training

Job description

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Can you jump in and help wherever you are needed? Are you an excellent communicator? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Are you motivated to perform well and do a good job? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!

Columbia Cottage in Collegeville, PA is looking to hire experienced Medication Technicians/ Caregivers to help improve the quality of life for the residents in our care. Are you a compassionate person who enjoys working with seniors? Would you like to join an assisted living community with a supportive, uplifting work environment? Do you want a position that offers flexible schedules? If so, please read on!

This position starts at a competitive wage of $18.99/hour, depending on CNA certification (not required) and prior experience. We provide amazing benefits and perks for both full and part-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, eligibility for vacation benefits, double-time for working holidays, and earned wage access. In addition, we match 20% of the first 6% contributed for 401(k). If this sounds like the right caregiving opportunity for you, apply today!

Responsibilities Include (but Not Limited To)

• Prepares medications for Residents
• Assists Residents in taking medications, as per physician order
• Monitors for effectiveness and untoward effects of medications, and provides education to Residents.
• Obtains blood sugars, vital signs and other bio measurements as ordered
• Motivates, encourages and provides positive feedback to the Residents when assisting with medications
• Follows established policies and procedures for record-keeping on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and any associated forms related to assisting the Resident with medications
• Provides hands-on care to Residents
  
  

Qualifications For a Med Tech/ Caregiver

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medication Technician certification required
• Diabetes training required
• CPR/ First Aid preferred
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A MED TECH/ CAREGIVER

The following shift is available for this assisted living position:

• Part-time; first shift (6:00am-2:30pm)
• Full-time; second shift (2:30pm-11:00pm)
  
  

All positions, unless otherwise indicated, have an every other weekend and every other holiday obligation

Shift Differentials: Evening: $2.00, Night: $2.00

About Columbia Cottage

Columbia Cottage is a premier assisted living community that offers ten levels of care and a warm, home-like setting for our senior residents. We are a thriving, unique community of residents and staff who are dedicated to supporting each other in living each day to its fullest. Our team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care while taking the time to learn each resident's personal preferences and desires in order to help them get the most out of their daily life at the Cottages. As a result, those who live here always feel valued, cared for, and part of a trusting relationship.

Without a team of dedicated, compassionate people behind us, we cannot care for and serve our residents fully. We appreciate our employees as much as our residents do, for they truly are essential to our success. To thank our staff, we offer them great pay, awesome benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance from within!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ASSISTED LIVING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this caregiving job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary: $18.99 per hour

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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