Medication Technician & Resident Care Mentor

Platinum Communities; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Communities seeks a Medication Technician to provide high-quality personal care to residents, and to manage medications safely and accurately. The role involves reviewing ISPs, reporting condition changes, and mentoring new staff while supporting other departments such as activities, dietary, and housekeeping.

The position includes caregiver duties, health monitoring, and maintaining a clean, safe environment in a regulated community. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of CBRF medication administration training and required CBRF core trainings (Standard Precautions, Fire Safety, First Aid/Choking, and Resident Rights).
• Previous caregiving experience in a CBRF or RCAC setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team oriented.
• Understanding of and commitment to HIPAA and confidentiality protocols.
• Flexible and available to work beyond regularly scheduled hours, as well as weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to learn new technology.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents in accordance with the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Monitor residents for side effects or adverse reactions and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain accurate medication records and documentation.
• Provide assistance with ADLs: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulation.
• Review ISP for each resident prior to care responsibilities.
• Report observed changes in condition, behavior, or needs promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment; perform light housekeeping duties.
• Assist dietary staff with meal setup and resident dining needs; support activities team.
• Mentor and train new caregiving staff during onboarding and ongoing development.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and secure health information; report breaches.
• Attend mandatory meetings and complete continuing education per DHS regulations.
• Promote a healthy, cooperative work environment and dignified care.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team oriented

Multitasking

Learning technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CBRF medication administration training

CBRF core trainings

Job description

Platinum Communities seeks a Medication Technician to provide high-quality personal care to residents, and to manage medications safely and accurately. The role involves reviewing ISPs, reporting condition changes, and mentoring new staff while supporting other departments such as activities, dietary, and housekeeping.

The position includes caregiver duties, health monitoring, and maintaining a clean, safe environment in a regulated community. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.