Medication Technician / Caregiver

Columbia Cottage; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (double-time)

401(k) match

Dental & Vision

Medical insurance

Life insurance (FT)

Voluntary benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Columbia Cottage in Palmyra, PA is hiring a Medication Technician / Caregiver to support seniors with daily living activities and medication administration. Join a compassionate team committed to enhancing residents' quality of life.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour with benefits. Full-time and part-time roles available with flexible day, evening, and night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday requirements.

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.

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

Patient care

Documentation

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Technician certification

Diabetes training

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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

Columbia Cottage – Palmyra, PA

Starting Pay: $19.00/hour + Shift Differentials

Full-Time & 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 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Every Other Weekend Only)
• Evening 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Night 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

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.

Salary: $19.00 per hour