Medication Technician - Part Time

Continuing Life LLC; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center seeks a Medication Aide to support residents in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include assisting with medication management and daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in caregiving, along with necessary certifications. Opportunities for growth and development are provided.

Benefits

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Commuter Reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a caregiver in a facility is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and documents all new medications brought into the facility.
• Guides residents in maintaining their daily activity schedule.
• Assists residents with daily living tasks such as dressing and grooming.

Skills

Safe lifting techniques

Back care techniques

Resident care assistance

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of RCFE training

Current First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

The Orchards is our newly constructed health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Orchards uses state of the art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on education and provide tuition assistance as well as scholarship. We provide the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment. Reata Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents.

• LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment
• 401k with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Commuter Reimbursement
• Onsite GYM & MORE

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• The Medication Aide accepts, accounts and documents all new medications brought into the facility. Safely prepares and aides with resident self-administration of medications. Maintains accurate medication documentation and records.
• Guides the resident in maintaining his/her schedule of daily activities, while maintaining the resident’s sense of independence. Individualizes care and assistance provided to each resident depending on level of functioning.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising. Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate, student or equivalent.
• Completion of required RCFE training as Medication Technician
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience as a caregiver in a facility or in-home caregiving
• Knowledge and practice of safe lifting and back care techniques
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Minimum one-year experience preferred as Medication Technician