Memory Care Medication Tech — Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary Insurance options

Job summary

Avamere at Rio Rancho is hiring a Medication Tech to administer medications and provide direct care to residents in a memory care/assisted living setting. You will work under supervision of a licensed nurse, passing meds, recording administration, and ensuring accurate, timely service.

Candidates should have memory care or assisted living experience, CPR/First Aid, and EMR documentation skills, with a strong, compassionate approach to residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver and Medication Tech in a Memory Care Unit or Assisted Living.
• Must have CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must have Food Handler’s Card.
• Experience documenting in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Genuine desire to improve seniors’ quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Administer medications accurately and timely.
• Record medications in resident records.
• Notify pharmacy or family when refills are needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart/room.
• Monitor and report side effects to the Director of Health Services.
• Follow care plans for medication administration.
• Assist with medical appointments and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Observe residents for changes and monitor vital signs.
• Document changes in EMR and status in a timely manner.
• Perform delegated nursing tasks as assigned by the RN.
• Participate in in-service education programs.

Skills

Medication tech

Caregiver experience

CPR/First Aid

EMR documentation

Food handler

Interpersonal skills

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Avamere at Rio Rancho is hiring a Medication Tech to administer medications and provide direct care to residents in a memory care/assisted living setting. You will work under supervision of a licensed nurse, passing meds, recording administration, and ensuring accurate, timely service.

Candidates should have memory care or assisted living experience, CPR/First Aid, and EMR documentation skills, with a strong, compassionate approach to residents and families.