Medication Technician FTPT 1st 2nd 3rd SHIFT

Summit Place of South Park; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Summit Place of South Park is seeking a Care/Medication Technician to provide essential care and support to residents. This role includes managing resident well-being and assisting with daily activities in a safe, homely environment.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably a Certified Nurse’s Aid certification. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated group of residents during each shift.
• Observe, report, and document resident symptoms and conditions.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.

Skills

Providing hands-on care

Monitoring resident well-being

Assisting with daily living activities

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About TerraBella Senior Living

TerraBella Senior Living serves thousands of residents and families across a full range of lifestyle and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short‑term Respite. We are committed to fostering communities where residents and team members thrive.

Position: Care/Medication Technician

We are looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community at Summit Place on South Park. The role includes providing hands‑on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home‑like environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated group of residents during each shift, monitoring their well‑being and checking on them periodically.
• Observe, report, and document resident symptoms and conditions, noting any changes in skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary intake, and participation in activities.
• Respond promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
• Notify supervisors or Health Care Coordinators if a resident’s care needs increase.
• Assist withcontinence management, properly disposing of all continence products to maintain sanitation.
• Serve and collect food trays, reporting refusals or loss of appetite.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and work areas.
• Apply standard hygiene and safety precautions.
• Promote resident independence, dignity, and physical safety.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engage residents in life skills and enrichment activities.
• Greet and assist internal and external customers, guests, family members, vendors, and team members.
• Perform resident laundry as assigned.
• Review service plans to learn pertinent resident information.
• Observe and assist with medication administration using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Document and initial medication administrations, including refusals or missed doses.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information, including medication details.
• Report medication concerns to the Nurse or Health Care Coordinator.
• Restock medication carts after each pass.
• Assist in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Count narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintain the medication room, medication charts, and treatment carts, ensuring neatness, cleanliness, and medication availability.
• Follow refill processes for medications.
• Participate in service plan development and monthly updates.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• CPR certification preferred.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness‑related benefits, and support through an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity. EOE D/V.

Compliance

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background screening.