Medication Technician - Chantilly Heights

Hamister Group; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chantilly Heights Memory Care in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to support residents with memory impairment. You'll work with nursing and care teams to administer medications, document accurately, and help create a calm, dignified environment.

Ideal candidates hold Virginia Medication Aide/Technician credentials, while prior senior living or memory care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Medication Aide/Medication Technician credentials as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Previous senior living, assisted living, or memory care experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely administer medications according to physician orders, resident care plans, and applicable regulations
• Accurately document medication administration and maintain appropriate medication records
• Monitor residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or concerns to the appropriate team member
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care as needed
• Provide reassurance, redirection, and compassionate support to residents living with memory impairment
• Respond promptly and respectfully to resident needs
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other members of the care team
• Follow medication management procedures, infection-control practices, and community safety standards
• Help create a calm, comfortable, and engaging environment for our residents
• Treat every resident with patience, dignity, and respect

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Virginia credentials

Job description

Are you a compassionate Medication Technicianwho wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? Chantilly Heights Memory Care located in Chantilly, Virginia is looking for caring, dependable team members to join us in providing exceptional support to our residents.

Working in memory care is about more than completing a task or passing medication. It’s about creating familiarity, building trust, and providing the patience and reassurance that can make all the difference in a resident’s day.

What You’ll Do

As a Medication Technician, you’ll work closely with our nursing and care teams to support the health, safety, and well-being of our residents. Responsibilities include:

• Safely administer medications according to physician orders, resident care plans, and applicable regulations
• Accurately document medication administration and maintain appropriate medication records
• Monitor residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or concerns to the appropriate team member
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care as needed
• Provide reassurance, redirection, and compassionate support to residents living with memory impairment
• Respond promptly and respectfully to resident needs
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other members of the care team
• Follow medication management procedures, infection-control practices, and community safety standards
• Help create a calm, comfortable, and engaging environment for our residents
• Treat every resident with patience, dignity, and respect

What We’re Looking For

• Current Medication Aide/Medication Technician credentials as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Previous senior living, assisted living, or memory care experience is preferred

Current Opportunities

Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities available

Evening Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Part-Time opportunities available

If you're looking for a position where your compassion and attention to detail are just as important as your skills, we'd love to meet you.