Memory Care Medication Tech | Compassionate Care

Prestige Care Inc.; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace in Shelton, WA seeks a dedicated Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care. You will assist with daily living activities, housekeeping, and other tasks while maintaining residents’ dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include managing the medication room, processing orders, administering meds, and coordinating with pharmacies.

Qualifications

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.
• Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
• Must have word processing skills.
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.
• Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.
• Reports all medication errors per policy.
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.

Skills

Personal care

Word processing

Education

CPR certification

First Aid training

Food Handlers permit

Medication pass certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace in Shelton, WA seeks a dedicated Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care. You will assist with daily living activities, housekeeping, and other tasks while maintaining residents’ dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include managing the medication room, processing orders, administering meds, and coordinating with pharmacies.