Night Med Tech, Senior Living — Part-Time

MorningStar Senior Living; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options (medical, etc

401k with matching

HSA options

Employee assistance programs

Paid sick, vacation and birthday

Career development programs and career

Charitable and philanthropic offerings

Tuition Reimbursement

Free shift meal

Job summary

MorningStar of Mission Viejo is seeking a Med Tech to join our Senior Living Community in Mission Viejo, CA. This part-time role, working 10:00pm - 6:00am on Fridays and Saturdays, involves administering medications, monitoring residents, and ensuring safety and comfort while preserving their dignity.

The role emphasizes a transformative culture and servant-leadership, with opportunities for growth and professional development within MorningStar’s values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete state approved Medication Administration training.
• First Aid certification as required by ALF regulations.
• QMAP in the state of CO.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in assisted living or memory care preferred.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Industry Experience: Minimum three years’ experience in senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document regularly prescribed medications per the Medication Administration record observing the five rights for safe administering of meds and per physician orders.
• Order meds from the pharmacy when and as prescribed, 7 days prior to running out of meds, and as requested by the Wellness Director to ensure that residents always have medications available.
• Immediately after administering medication to a resident, document in the resident’s medical record those medications given.
• Observe and report to the licensed nurse reactions and side effects of medication administered to the residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs as ordered by the Physician or Wellness Director.
• Required to report any medication error to the Wellness Director immediately.
• Assist with development and review of the resident’s care plan in conjunction with other disciplines
• Ensure residents privacy, respect and dignity
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions which may result in harm to a resident
• Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents
• Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc
• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• License/Certification: Successful completion of state approved Medication Administration training, First Aid certification as required by the ALF regulations. QMAP in the state of CO.
• Education/Experience: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer some previous experience in health-care, must have experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record, and experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
• Continuing Education: as required by law and must attend monthly in-service education and training within the community.
• Other: Must be able to read and write English. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procurement manuals, etc. must have good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Job Knowledge: Perform the functions of medication administration. Knowledge of required Medication Administration Procedures. Good understanding of basis of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.
• Industry Experience: Minimum three years’ experience in senior living preferred and a passion to work with seniors. Previous experience with an Assisted Living community.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs observation

Documentation

Resident care

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Medication Administration training

QMAP

Job description

MorningStar of Mission Viejo is seeking a Med Tech to join our Senior Living Community in Mission Viejo, CA. This part-time role, working 10:00pm - 6:00am on Fridays and Saturdays, involves administering medications, monitoring residents, and ensuring safety and comfort while preserving their dignity.

The role emphasizes a transformative culture and servant-leadership, with opportunities for growth and professional development within MorningStar’s values-driven environment.