Night Medication Technician | PTO, Tuition & Benefits

Homewood Retirement Centers, Inc.; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Living Williamsport is seeking a Night Shift Medication Technician to assist residents with daily living activities and administer medications under supervision. This role emphasizes compassionate care and strict adherence to certification regulations.

The on-site position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication in English, and a commitment to resident safety and comfort. Compensation: $18.90-$20.40 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be certified on state registry as a Medication Technician within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to 30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform sequential tasks.
• Motivation and desire to work with geriatric residents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provide appropriate resident care.
• CPR certification and basic First Aid preferred.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state where care is provided a plus.

Responsibilities

• Treat all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Comply with established policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
• Assist with or provide personal hygiene care, including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs.
• Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds as needed.
• Support proper resident nutrition during meal and snack times.
• Perform resident treatments as assigned by the Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice.
• Accurately observe, record, and report changes in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse.
• Actively participate in the planning of resident care.
• Promote activities of daily living according to the resident's service plan.
• Conduct resident lifts and transfers according to the resident's service plan and the Lift Free Program.
• Prepare and administer oral, topical, and inhalant medications, recording administration in the resident's medical record, and monitoring and reporting changes in condition related to medication administration.

Skills

Medication Technician certification

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Stand/walk 8 hours

Organizational skills

English communication

CPR First Aid preferred

LNA license a plus

Job description

Homewood Living Williamsport is seeking a Night Shift Medication Technician to assist residents with daily living activities and administer medications under supervision. This role emphasizes compassionate care and strict adherence to certification regulations.

The on-site position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication in English, and a commitment to resident safety and comfort. Compensation: $18.90-$20.40 per hour with comprehensive benefits.