Medication Technician / Caregiver

Columbia Cottage; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; 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

Job summary

Columbia Cottage – Linglestown, PA is seeking a Medication Technician / Caregiver who can improve quality of life for seniors. Starting at $18/hour, with benefits and flexible full-time scheduling, you will administer medications, support daily living activities, and monitor residents’ well-being.

Join a compassionate team in a warm, home-like setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a Medication Technician certification; CPR/First Aid; diabetes training; prior assisted living

Qualifications

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

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 measurementsProvide encouragement, education, and emotional support to residents
• Deliver hands-on care and assist with daily living activities

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Technician certification

Job description

Medication Technician / Caregiver - Starting at $18/hr + Benefits

Columbia Cottage – Linglestown, PA

Starting Pay: $18.00/hour + Shift Differentials

Full-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

• $18.00/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 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM
• Evening 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM

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 measurementsProvide 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.